Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Plainfield, New Jersey 07062 · Plainfield Public School District
#1198 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#32483 of 50,301 nationally
About Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is a public elementary located in Plainfield, in the Plainfield Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 198 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1198th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 198.
There are 20 schools in Plainfield; Frederic W. Cook Elementary School ranks 2nd of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)5.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Frederic W. Cook Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 5.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Maxson Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students · 727 m away
Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
816 students · 767 m away
College Achieve Central Charter School
Plainfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,572 students · 935 m away
Emerson Community School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students · 1.1 km away
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
Scotch Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
526 students · 1.3 km away
Pinnacle Academy High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
67 students · 1.5 km away
Terrill Middle School
Scotch Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
822 students · 1.6 km away
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students · 1.6 km away
School One Elementary
Scotch Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
424 students · 1.9 km away
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
Scotch Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
913 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Hazelwood Elementary School
Middlesex · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
198 students
Michelle Obama Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
198 students
Estell Manor Elementary School
Estell Manor · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
199 students
Elmer Elementary School
Elmer · Public elementary · Grades K–1
197 students
Franklin School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–2
196 students
Midland Elementary School
Paramus · Public elementary · Grades K–4
200 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Frederic W. Cook Elementary School a good school?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 39.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1198 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Frederic W. Cook Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School ranks #1198 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #32483 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School had 198 students in 2025.
Is Frederic W. Cook Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Frederic W. Cook Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.