COLLEGE ACHIEVE CENTRAL CHARTER SCHOOL

College Achieve Central Charter School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the College Achieve Central Charter School school district, located in Plainfield, NJ with about 816 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, College Achieve Central Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

College Achieve Central Charter School, located at 365 Emerson Ave in Plainfield, New Jersey, is a public charter school dedicated to preparing students for success in competitive colleges and universities. Serving a diverse student population, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum that blends college-preparatory coursework with a supportive, high-expectations culture. By focusing on critical thinking, character development, and academic discipline, the institution aims to bridge the achievement gap and ensure that its students possess the skills necessary to excel in higher education and beyond.

The school is known for its extended school day and year, which provide students with additional instructional time, tutoring, and opportunities for extracurricular enrichment. Beyond academics, College Achieve Central fosters a tight-knit community environment where faculty and staff work closely with families to promote student agency and long-term goal setting. Through a combination of small class sizes, personalized learning paths, and a commitment to college readiness, the school strives to empower its students to become leaders in their communities and successful global citizens.

For more information, contact College Achieve Central Charter School at (908) 625-1879 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

365 Emerson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
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COLLEGE ACHIEVE CENTRAL CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Plainfield, NJ with about 816 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
816
Teachers:
54.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 816 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COLLEGE ACHIEVE CENTRAL CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.2%
Black or African American
26.2%
White
0.9%
Two or more races
0.5%
Asian
0.2%

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.