Enrollment
1,856
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180897001494
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plainfield High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plainfield High School
Plainfield High School is a large high school in Plainfield, Indiana, enrolling 1,856 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 92% of Indiana schools and 30% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.4% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,856 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 39 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #36, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Plainfield Community School Corp also operates Plainfield Community Middle School (1,378 students) and Central Elementary School (549 students) alongside Plainfield High 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 High School compares
Plainfield High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainfield Community School Corp, which includes Plainfield High 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 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
- 1,378
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 high 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 (~1,856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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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.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Plainfield High School a good school?
Plainfield High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 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.
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