- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plainville, CT
Middle School of Plainville
Federal NCES profile for Middle School of Plainville, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090330000048
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School of Plainville earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Plainville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School of Plainville has class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School of Plainville ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Plainville, CT.
School address
District: Plainville School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090330000048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Middle School of Plainville shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 090330000048 · Plainville, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 10.5:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainville High School (674 students)
Middle School of Plainville shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 51.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Middle School of Plainville in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainville Hig
Plainville High School
674 students
- This school
Middle School of Plainville
535 students
- Louis Toffolon
Louis Toffolon School
365 students
- Linden Street
Linden Street School
363 students
- Frank T. Wheel 262
Frank T. Wheeler School
262 students
What this shows Middle School of Plainville reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle School of Plainville compares
Middle School of Plainville is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,321
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Middle School of Plainville is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Plainville School District reports $23,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle School of Plainville Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louis Toffolon School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank T. Wheeler School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School of Plainville's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle School of Plainville
How many students attend Middle School of Plainville?
Middle School of Plainville has 535 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plainville, CT. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School of Plainville?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School of Plainville is 10.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 33% 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 Middle School of Plainville?
34.6% of students at Middle School of Plainville are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School of Plainville?
The largest demographic group at Middle School of Plainville is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Plainville, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School of Plainville?
Middle School of Plainville has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle School of Plainville rank among public schools in Plainville?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School of Plainville ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Plainville, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Plainville on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainville School District?
Besides Middle School of Plainville, Plainville School District also operates Plainville High School (674 students), Louis Toffolon School (365 students), and Linden Street School (363 students). See the Plainville School District district page for the complete list.