EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Evergreen 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 550 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, Evergreen Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Evergreen Elementary School, located at 1033 Evergreen Ave in Plainfield, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Plainfield Public School District. As a primary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of young students, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and foundational social-emotional skills. The school is situated in a densely populated urban environment, functioning as a key community hub that strives to support a diverse student body through inclusive academic programming and extracurricular engagement.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. By utilizing district-wide resources and pedagogical strategies, Evergreen Elementary works to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while promoting values of citizenship and community involvement. Through its daily operations, the school aims to bridge educational gaps and provide equitable opportunities for all learners, reflecting the broader mission of the Plainfield school system to empower students within their local community.

For more information, contact Evergreen Elementary School at (908) 731-4260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1033 EVERGREEN AVE
PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2613
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EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 550 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
550
Teachers:
38
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 550 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
86.2%
Black or African American
12.4%
White
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.