Enrollment
1,378
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plainfield, IN
Plainfield Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Plainfield Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180897002357
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainfield Community Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Plainfield Community Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plainfield Community Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Plainfield, IN.
School address
District: Plainfield Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180897002357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plainfield Community Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plainfield Community Middle School
Plainfield Community Middle School is a large middle school in Plainfield, Indiana, enrolling 1,378 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,378 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Plainfield Community School Corp also operates Plainfield High School (1,856 students) and Central Elementary School (549 students) alongside Plainfield Community Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Plainfield Community Middle School compares
Plainfield Community Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 41% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,378 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,378
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,630
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
African American 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Plainfield Community Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainfield Community School Corp, which includes Plainfield Community Middle School.
$10,630
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 56.2%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Plainfield Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarks Creek Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guilford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainfield Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,378 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Plainfield Community Middle School
How many students attend Plainfield Community Middle School?
Plainfield Community Middle School has 1,378 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plainfield, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Community Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plainfield Community Middle School?
29.1% of students at Plainfield Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainfield Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Plainfield Community Middle School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainfield Community Middle School?
Plainfield Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plainfield Community Middle School rank among public schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Plainfield Community Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public 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 public schools in Plainfield on the city page.
Is Plainfield Community Middle School a good school?
Plainfield Community Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Plainfield Community School Corp?
Besides Plainfield Community Middle School, Plainfield Community School Corp also operates Plainfield High School (1,856 students), Central Elementary School (549 students), and Clarks Creek Elementary (544 students). See the Plainfield Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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