West End School

447 Greenbrook Road
North Plainfield, NJ 07060

npwee.nplainfield.org/

542 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

West End School, located at 447 Greenbrook Road in North Plainfield, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the North Plainfield School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. The facility serves as a neighborhood hub, focusing on preparing young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary grades.

The school places a significant emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum that aligns with New Jersey state standards. By focusing on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, complemented by character education initiatives, West End School aims to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community, the school strives to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

542

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West End School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	358
Black	106
Asian	15
Two or More	10

Hispanic
358 (66.1 %)
Black
106 (19.6 %)
White
53 (9.8 %)
Asian
15 (2.8 %)
Two or More
10 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Plainfield School District
Phone:	(908)769-6083
Website:	http://npwee.nplainfield.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 108

Ungraded 18