Serving 816 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School's student population of 816 students has grown by 283% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
816 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
89%
35%
Black
8%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School?
816 students attend Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School?
Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School offer ?
Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School part of?
Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School is part of Plainfield Public School District.
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