- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nazareth, PA
Plainfield El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Plainfield El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421857003511
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainfield El Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Nazareth · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Plainfield El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plainfield El Sch ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Nazareth, PA.
School address
District: Pen Argyl Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421857003511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Plainfield El Sch held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 421857003511 · Nazareth, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 12.4:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Wind Gap Ms (510 students)
Plainfield El Sch held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Plainfield El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wind Gap Ms
Wind Gap Ms
510 students
- Pen Argyl Area
Pen Argyl Area Hs
475 students
- This school
Plainfield El Sch
434 students
What this shows Plainfield El Sch reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plainfield El Sch compares
Plainfield El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 15% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$18,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Plainfield El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Pen Argyl Area Sd reports $18,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plainfield El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Gap Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pen Argyl Area Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainfield El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Nazareth
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
752 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Lower Nazareth El Sch
Standard public school
615 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch
Standard public school
576 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Shafer El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 14.3:1 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 Plainfield El Sch
How many students attend Plainfield El Sch?
Plainfield El Sch has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nazareth, PA. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield El Sch is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 21% 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 El Sch?
49.3% of students at Plainfield El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainfield El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Plainfield El Sch is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Nazareth, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainfield El Sch?
Plainfield El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 El Sch rank among elementary schools in Nazareth?
By Resource Investment Index, Plainfield El Sch ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Nazareth, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Nazareth on the city page.
What other schools are in Pen Argyl Area Sd?
Besides Plainfield El Sch, Pen Argyl Area Sd also operates Wind Gap Ms (510 students) and Pen Argyl Area Hs (475 students). See the Pen Argyl Area Sd district page for the complete list.