- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Plainfield Community Middle School held near 1,369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.0 → 79.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 180897002357 · Plainfield, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,378 enr · 17.4:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (1,856 students)
Plainfield Community Middle School held near 1,369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.0 → 79.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Plainfield Community Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainfield Hig
Plainfield High School
1,856 students
- This school
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
- Guilford Eleme 434
Guilford Elementary
434 students
What this shows Plainfield Community Middle School reports 1,378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plainfield Community Middle School compares
Plainfield Community Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~1,378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,370 (2022-23) → 1,369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.