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#1211 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 49% in state
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
Elementary School · Plainfield Public School District · Plainfield, NJ
A Plainfield Public School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
E FRONT ST & FARRAGUT RD, Plainfield, NJ 07060
- Math 25% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,882
Median home value
$369,400
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
37.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East End SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Emerson Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| College Achieve Central Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,428 | Compare → |
| Frederic W. Cook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Plainfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #5 of 14
- District spending per student
- $25,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is listed in Plainfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plainfield, NJ, part of Plainfield Public School District, serving approximately 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,211 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
What grades does Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School serve?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School rank in NJ?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School ranks #1,211 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School?
85.1% of students at Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (908) 731-4300
- Area population (ZIP 07060)
- 47,560
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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