Frederic W. Cook Elementary School vs J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School and J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.8 out of 10. J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School is significantly larger with 548 students, about 3.8× the size of Frederic W. Cook Elementary School (144). In math proficiency, J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School leads at 73.0%.
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Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
Plainfield, NJ
7.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
144 students
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
Scotch Plains, NJ
7.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
548 students
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| Metric | Frederic W. Cook Elementary School | J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| Growth Score | 9.9 | 8.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.2% | 2.6% |
| Environment Score | 1.5 | 3.6 |
| State Rank | #499 of 2,466 | #551 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 80th | 78th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Frederic W. Cook Elementary School | J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 27.0% | 73.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 32.0% | 71.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Frederic W. Cook Elementary School | J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Pre-K – 4th |
| Enrollment | 144 | 548 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 5.0:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.2% | 2.6% |
| District | Plainfield Public School District | Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District |
| City | Plainfield | Scotch Plains |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Plainfield (07062) | Scotch Plains (07076) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,711 | $173,564 |
| Median Home Value | $374,200 | $696,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,794 | $1,816 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 30.8% | 65.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | 2.8% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 35 min |