- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainfield, IN
Guilford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Guilford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180897002722
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guilford Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Guilford Elementary has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guilford Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Plainfield, IN.
School address
District: Plainfield Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180897002722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Guilford Elementary held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.4 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 180897002722 · Plainfield, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 15:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (1,856 students)
Guilford Elementary held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.4 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Guilford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainfield Hig
Plainfield High School
1,856 students
- Plainfield Com
Plainfield Community Middle School
1,378 students
- Central Elemen 549
Central Elementary School
549 students
- Clarks Creek E 544
Clarks Creek Elementary
544 students
- Van Buren Elem 514
Van Buren Elementary School
514 students
- This school 434
Guilford Elementary
434 students
What this shows Guilford Elementary reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guilford Elementary compares
Guilford Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 43% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Indiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Guilford Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plainfield Community School Corp reports $9,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Guilford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarks Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guilford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,378
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Plainfield
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Clarks Creek Elementary
Standard public school
544 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Van Buren Elementary School
Standard public school
514 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Guilford Elementary
How many students attend Guilford Elementary?
Guilford Elementary has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainfield, IN. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guilford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Guilford Elementary is 15:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Guilford Elementary?
28.0% of students at Guilford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guilford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Guilford Elementary is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guilford Elementary?
Guilford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Guilford Elementary rank among elementary schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Guilford Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Plainfield, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plainfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainfield Community School Corp?
Besides Guilford Elementary, Plainfield Community School Corp also operates Plainfield High School (1,856 students), Plainfield Community Middle School (1,378 students), and Central Elementary School (549 students). See the Plainfield Community School Corp district page for the complete list.