How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Plainfield School District | Regional School District 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Plainfield, Connecticut | Higganum, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 1,944 | 1,814 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 11.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Plainfield School District | Regional School District 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,608 | $25,889 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.7% | 3.2% |
| State Revenue | 44.9% | 22.0% |
| Local Revenue | 45.4% | 74.8% |
Plainfield School District
Federal State Local
Regional School District 17
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Plainfield School District | Regional School District 17 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.4% | 89.7% |
| African American | 3.8% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.0% | 13.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Plainfield School District | Regional School District 17 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 202.3:1 | 199.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.2% | 10.7% |
School Types
Plainfield School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Regional School District 17
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.