B+
Above Average
81/100

Frederic W. Cook Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 739 LELAND AVE, Plainfield, NJ 07062
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 40th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.43 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 94th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in New Jersey for growth

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
144
Students
enrolled
5.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$30K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%40/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%94/100Students gain 1.43 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 94th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−25 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−20 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black42%32%reading +6 pts, math +4 pts65th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%17%reading -20 pts, math -19 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -10 pts, math -10 pts15th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 739 LELAND AVE
City Plainfield
ZIP Code 07062
District 3413140
NCES School ID 341314005616
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07062

Understanding the community around Frederic W. Cook Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,477
Per Capita Income $34,978
Poverty Rate 9.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%
High School or Higher 85.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $348,700
Median Rent $1,674
Owner-Occupied 63.4%
Renter-Occupied 36.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Frederic W. Cook Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 47.2%
Black 45.8%
White 4.2%
Two or More Races 1.4%
Pacific Islander 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 144
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 5.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School has 144 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.0:1.
What grades does Frederic W. Cook Elementary School serve?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Frederic W. Cook Elementary School receive per student?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School receives $30,066 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Frederic W. Cook Elementary School in 07062 ▼
Avg Home Value
$502,841
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,204
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
36.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026