St. Joseph Elementary School in Plainfield, NJ, serves 155 udents in grades K–8 within an urban large town setting.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 with 11 full–time teachers supporting its co–ed Catholic elementary and middle school programs.
As a member of the National Catholic Educational Association,. Joseph Elementary School provides faith–based education aligned with its Catholic affiliation.
The udent body is predominantly diverse, with 84.56% of students representing students of color.
The school's location in Plainfield offers families access to a Catholic K–8 private school option in the 07060 zip code area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
155 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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