South Plainfield School District

The South Plainfield School District is located in South Plainfield, NJ and includes 9 schools that serve 3,708 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The South Plainfield School District spends $13,905 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The South Plainfield School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NJ state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The South Plainfield School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the South Plainfield School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The South Plainfield School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.