DEWITT D. BARLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plainfield Public School District school district, located in PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 402 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary 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.

Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is a public school located in Plainfield, New Jersey, serving students in the city’s North Avenue/Front Street neighborhood. As part of the Plainfield Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development within a diverse urban community. It typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fourth or fifth grade, focusing on providing a foundational education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning in a supportive environment.

The school is situated at the intersection of East Front Street and Farragut Road, placing it centrally within its residential community. Like many schools in the Plainfield district, Barlow Elementary prioritizes equity and inclusivity, working to meet the unique needs of its student population through structured classroom instruction and various extracurricular supports. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and grade-level proficiency, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school grades.

For more information, contact Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School at (908) 731-4300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.