Very Good
#494 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 20% in state
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
Elementary School · Plainfield Public School District · Plainfield, NJ
A Plainfield Public School District elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
739 LELAND AVE, Plainfield, NJ 07062
- Math 38% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frederic W. Cook Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frederic W. Cook Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$92,711
Median home value
$374,200
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07062; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Preschool of New JerseyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| College Achieve Central Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,428 | Compare → |
| Emerson Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| J. Ackerman Coles Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 548 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Plainfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is listed in Plainfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plainfield, NJ, part of Plainfield Public School District, serving approximately 144 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #494 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
What grades does Frederic W. Cook Elementary School serve?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frederic W. Cook Elementary School rank in NJ?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School ranks #494 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Frederic W. Cook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederic W. Cook Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frederic W. Cook Elementary School a charter school?
No, Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frederic W. Cook Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
63.2% of students at Frederic W. Cook 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
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.5%
- Phone
- (908) 731-4215
- Area population (ZIP 07062)
- 15,018
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 07062; 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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