Plainfield School District

Meriden, New Hampshire — 1 schools

208
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$38,416
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Plainfield School District operates 1 public schools serving 208 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Hampshire. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 183 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sullivan County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $38,416 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 74.2% local, 22.5% state, and 3.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $131,127 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 66/100, ranked #29 of 114 in New Hampshire against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 183:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 12.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.6% White, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Plainfield Elementary School accounts for 100.0% of all Plainfield School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Plainfield School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Plainfield School District student-counselor ratio is 183:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Plainfield School District chronic absenteeism rate is 12.6% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.3%
Federal
22.5%
State
74.2%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
29 / 114
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Sullivan County county, where this district is located.

$1,216
Studio/mo
$1,332
1 BR/mo
$1,747
2 BR/mo
$2,418
3 BR/mo
$2,694
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$131,127
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Plainfield School District.

White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 2.2%
Multiracial 5.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

183:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Plainfield School District

School Enrollment
Plainfield Elementary School
183

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Plainfield School District?

Plainfield School District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 208 students.

How much does Plainfield School District spend per student?

Plainfield School District spends $38,416 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #29 in New Hampshire.

What is the average teacher salary in Plainfield School District?

The average teacher salary in Plainfield School District is $131,127 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Plainfield School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Sullivan County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Plainfield School District?

Plainfield School District students are 89.6% White, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Plainfield School District?

Plainfield School District has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #29 out of 114 districts in New Hampshire. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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