- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plainfield, CT
Plainfield Central School
Federal NCES profile for Plainfield Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090327000693
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainfield Central School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Connecticut schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Plainfield Central School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plainfield Central School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Plainfield, CT.
School address
District: Plainfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090327000693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Plainfield Central School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 090327000693 · Plainfield, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 9.8:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (515 students)
Plainfield Central School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Plainfield Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainfield Hig
Plainfield High School
515 students
- This school
Plainfield Central School
422 students
- Shepard Hill E
Shepard Hill Elementary School
392 students
- Plainfield Mem
Plainfield Memorial School
291 students
- Moosup Element
Moosup Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Plainfield Central School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plainfield Central School compares
Plainfield Central School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 35% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,608
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 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
African American 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Plainfield Central School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plainfield School District reports $22,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plainfield Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shepard Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moosup Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainfield Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plainfield Central School
How many students attend Plainfield Central School?
Plainfield Central School has 422 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plainfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Central School is 9.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 38% 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 Plainfield Central School?
49.2% of students at Plainfield Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainfield Central School?
The largest demographic group at Plainfield Central School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Plainfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainfield Central School?
Plainfield Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Plainfield Central School rank among public schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Plainfield Central School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Plainfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Plainfield School District?
Besides Plainfield Central School, Plainfield School District also operates Plainfield High School (515 students), Shepard Hill Elementary School (392 students), and Plainfield Memorial School (291 students). See the Plainfield School District district page for the complete list.