Serving 761 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%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School's student population of 761 students has grown by 257% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 77% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School is 0.19, 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
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
90%
34%
Black
8%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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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?
761 students attend Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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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