- Enrollment
- 1,378
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plainfield, IN
Plainfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Plainfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180897001494
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainfield High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Plainfield High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plainfield High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Plainfield, IN.
School address
District: Plainfield Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180897001494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Plainfield High School held near 1,781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.2 → 91.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 180897001494 · Plainfield, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,856 enr · 20.6:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield Community Middle School (1,378 students)
Plainfield High School held near 1,781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.2 → 91.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Plainfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Plainfield High School
1,856 students
- Plainfield Com
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 High School reports 1,856 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plainfield High School compares
Plainfield High 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 55% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,856 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,856
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Indiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
African American 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Plainfield High School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Community Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarks Creek Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guilford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainfield High 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 high 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 (~1,856 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plainfield High School
How many students attend Plainfield High School?
Plainfield High School has 1,856 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plainfield, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,782 (2022-23) → 1,781 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield High School is 20.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plainfield High School?
22.4% of students at Plainfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Plainfield High School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainfield High School?
Plainfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Plainfield High School ranks #8 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 High School, Plainfield Community School Corp also operates Plainfield Community Middle School (1,378 students), Central Elementary School (549 students), and Clarks Creek Elementary (544 students). See the Plainfield Community School Corp district page for the complete list.