West End School

Summary:

West End School is an elementary school in North Plainfield, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the North Plainfield School District, which is ranked 564 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West End School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Jersey elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with only 30.5% of 3rd-grade students and 36.9% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 43.6% and 50.8%, respectively. In mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, with 18.8% of 3rd-grade students and 23.5% of 4th-grade students meeting or exceeding the standards, compared to the state averages of 47.6% and 45%.

When comparing West End School to other nearby schools, such as Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School in the Green Brook Township Public School District, the academic performance at West End is significantly lower. Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School had much higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 60.7% and 67.8% of 3rd-grade students meeting or exceeding the standards, respectively. Additionally, West End School has consistently high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 12.8% to 18.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 447 Greenbrook Road
       North Plainfield, NJ  07060-1738


(908) 769-6083

District: North Plainfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1078th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,488 Help


Students who attend West End School usually attend:

Middle:    North Plainfield Middle School
    Somerset School
High:    North Plainfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  537

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.9%
African American:
20.9%
White:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.3% Help


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Compare Details West End School ranks worse than 80.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the North Plainfield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details West End School has the largest elementary school student body size in the North Plainfield School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.9%), African American (20.9%), White (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the North Plainfield School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West End School is 10.9, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the North Plainfield School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West End School is $10,488, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the North Plainfield School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West End School:

SchoolDigger ranks West End School 1078th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See West End School in the ranking list.)

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North Plainfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Plainfield School District 564th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West End School

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Rank History for all students at West End School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 37.93 852nd 1204 29.2%
2004 21.11 1100th 1298 15.3%
2005 25.12 1079th 1303 17.2%
2006 28.81 1061st 1314 19.3%
2007 21.84 1128th 1329 15.1%
2008 25.24 1118th 1338 16.4%
2009 30.08 1066th 1346 20.8%
2010 38.68 974th 1354 28.1%
2011 40.04 959th 1360 29.5%
2012 35.07 1014th 1363 25.6%
2013 29.24 1061st 1367 22.4%
2014 25.27 1099th 1363 19.4%
2015 16.94 1150th 1357 15.3%
2016 18.69 1125th 1346 16.4%
2017 19.36 1107th 1352 18.1%
2018 22.37 1094th 1353 19.1%
2019 18.79 1133rd 1360 16.7%
2021 17.02 1080th 1317 18.0%
2022 14.36 1167th 1345 13.2%
2023 15.73 1142nd 1342 14.9%
2024 19.67 1078th 1338 19.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West End School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.95 409th 434 5.8%
2019 15.76 421st 463 9.1%
2021 28.82 310th 411 24.6%
2022 24.34 392nd 489 19.8%
2023 28.70 366th 499 26.7%
2024 28.58 415th 559 25.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West End School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.71 923rd 1001 7.8%
2019 15.50 881st 1007 12.5%
2022 26.31 669th 949 29.5%
2023 22.43 730th 958 23.8%
2024 27.52 671st 989 32.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West End School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.20 763rd 942 19.0%
2019 32.62 641st 948 32.4%
2021 23.94 677th 839 19.3%
2022 26.96 645th 863 25.3%
2023 24.14 698th 910 23.3%
2024 39.73 540th 939 42.5%
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Rank History for Female students at West End School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.68 1090th 1333 18.2%
2019 20.35 1085th 1331 18.5%
2021 23.34 977th 1290 24.3%
2022 15.32 1123rd 1326 15.3%
2023 15.66 1113th 1318 15.6%
2024 18.62 1063rd 1317 19.3%
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Rank History for Male students at West End School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.96 1010th 1334 24.3%
2019 20.07 1076th 1335 19.4%
2021 14.94 1104th 1297 14.9%
2022 15.14 1118th 1324 15.6%
2023 17.93 1071st 1315 18.6%
2024 22.82 998th 1313 24.0%
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Rank History for African American students at West End School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.85 30th 517 94.2%
2019 67.48 139th 522 73.4%
2021 53.27 171st 456 62.5%
2022 40.93 292nd 494 40.9%
2023 30.44 343rd 463 25.9%
2024 32.92 335th 469 28.6%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at West End School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.71 687th 870 21.0%
2019 24.29 683rd 899 24.0%
2021 29.69 677th 896 24.4%
2022 26.57 702nd 953 26.3%
2023 28.70 704th 982 28.3%
2024 36.34 620th 989 37.3%
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Rank History for White students at West End School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.62 855th 1022 16.3%
2019 35.28 706th 1023 31.0%
2021 35.02 657th 964 31.8%
2022 3.50 937th 976 4.0%
2024 33.73 668th 963 30.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West End School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 431 21 16 15 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1989 393 24 33 27 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1990 337 24 32 81 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1991 324 40 37 78 1 n/a n/a 0 480
1992 309 39 39 125 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1993 298 51 23 120 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1994 293 46 30 151 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1995 298 80 40 150 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 298 80 40 150 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1998 265 79 51 216 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1999 227 113 49 247 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2000 196 123 60 257 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2001 186 135 59 268 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2002 146 133 73 321 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2003 146 133 73 321 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2004 151 126 67 336 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2005 139 117 37 268 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2006 128 100 41 242 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2007 125 108 40 228 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2008 118 114 41 224 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2009 112 100 46 263 0 0 3 0 524
2010 114 115 47 253 3 1 4 0 537
2011 116 107 54 258 0 1 6 0 542
2012 103 113 49 289 0 1 6 0 561
2013 105 126 43 318 0 0 5 0 597
2014 116 132 32 319 0 1 5 0 605
2015 117 120 30 334 0 0 7 0 608
2016 94 111 24 324 0 0 3 0 556
2017 93 104 21 311 0 0 2 0 531
2018 99 96 15 297 0 0 2 0 509
2019 84 90 7 303 0 0 4 0 488
2020 72 90 8 322 0 0 6 0 498
2021 75 88 7 321 0 0 7 0 498
2022 62 87 8 344 0 0 7 0 508
2023 53 106 15 358 0 0 10 0 542
2024 45 112 21 343 0 0 16 0 537

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West End School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 26.0 18.5 n/a
1989 477 25.0 19.0 n/a
1990 474 26.0 18.2 9.3
1991 480 29.0 16.5 9.8
1992 512 30.0 17.0 14.1
1993 492 32.0 15.4 14.6
1994 520 32.9 15.8 20.8
1995 568 36.0 15.8 21.3
1996 568 36.0 15.8 21.3
1998 611 38.9 15.7 20.6
1999 636 38.9 16.3 27.5
2000 636 40.1 15.9 37.4
2001 648 40.3 16.1 36.1
2002 673 40.0 16.8 40.7
2003 673 40.0 16.8 40.7
2004 680 50.0 13.6 40.4
2005 561 41.0 13.7 n/a
2006 511 39.0 13.1 44.8
2007 501 41.0 12.2 48.7
2008 497 40.0 12.4 51.9
2009 524 47.6 9.6 51.9
2010 537 37.0 14.5 50.1
2011 542 37.0 14.6 51.5
2012 561 44.6 12.5 56.5
2013 597 51.0 11.7 59.3
2014 605 49.0 12.3 64.6
2015 608 49.0 12.4 66.6
2016 556 49.0 11.3 65.5
2017 531 50.0 10.6 62.7
2018 509 49.0 10.3 62.1
2019 488 48.0 10.1 48
2020 498 46.0 10.8 62
2021 498 49.0 10.1 54.8
2022 508 50.0 10.1 50.8
2023 542 52.0 10.4 67.5
2024 537 49.0 10.9 72.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West End School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 26.0 18.5 n/a
1989 477 25.0 19.0 n/a
1990 474 26.0 18.2 9.3
1991 480 29.0 16.5 9.8
1992 512 30.0 17.0 14.1
1993 492 32.0 15.4 14.6
1994 520 32.9 15.8 20.8
1995 568 36.0 15.8 21.3
1996 568 36.0 15.8 21.3
1998 611 38.9 15.7 20.6
1999 636 38.9 16.3 27.5
2000 636 40.1 15.9 37.4
2001 648 40.3 16.1 36.1
2002 673 40.0 16.8 40.7
2003 673 40.0 16.8 40.7
2004 680 50.0 13.6 40.4
2005 561 41.0 13.7 n/a
2006 511 39.0 13.1 44.8
2007 501 41.0 12.2 48.7
2008 497 40.0 12.4 51.9
2009 524 47.6 9.6 51.9
2010 537 37.0 14.5 50.1
2011 542 37.0 14.6 51.5
2012 561 44.6 12.5 56.5
2013 597 51.0 11.7 59.3
2014 605 49.0 12.3 64.6
2015 608 49.0 12.4 66.6
2016 556 49.0 11.3 65.5
2017 531 50.0 10.6 62.7
2018 509 49.0 10.3 62.1
2019 488 48.0 10.1 48
2020 498 46.0 10.8 62
2021 498 49.0 10.1 54.8
2022 508 50.0 10.1 50.8
2023 542 52.0 10.4 67.5
2024 537 49.0 10.9 72.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West End School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $705 (6.7%) $9,783 (93.3%) $10,488

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West End School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1133rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1142nd of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West End School)25.825.5
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Plainfield School District)26.923.5
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West End School)32.423.4
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Plainfield School District)33.321.6
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West End School)4628.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Plainfield School District)39.627.4
 12.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (West End School)33.313.8
 19.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Plainfield School District)31.615.1
 16.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students488542
 11.1%
African American90106
 17.8%
American Indian00
Asian715
 114.3%
Hispanic303358
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White8453
 36.9%
Two or More Races410
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48%67.5%
 19.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West End School

In the 2023-24 school year, 537 students attended West End School.

West End School ranks in the bottom 19.4% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students at West End School are 64% Hispanic, 21% African American, 8% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend West End School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Plainfield Middle School
Middle : Somerset School
High : North Plainfield High School


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