Enrollment
291
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainfield, CT
Plainfield Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Plainfield Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090327000696
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainfield Memorial School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Plainfield Memorial School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plainfield Memorial School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Plainfield, CT.
School address
District: Plainfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090327000696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plainfield Memorial School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plainfield Memorial School
Plainfield Memorial School is a mid-sized elementary school in Plainfield, Connecticut, enrolling 291 students.
At 12.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 291 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #75.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Plainfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Shepard Hill Elementary School (392 students): Plainfield Memorial School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 15.1:1).
Plainfield School District also operates Plainfield High School (515 students) and Plainfield Central School (422 students) alongside Plainfield Memorial 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 Memorial School compares
Plainfield Memorial School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 33% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Plainfield Memorial School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainfield School District, which includes Plainfield Memorial School.
$22,473
Per student
-6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 44.9%
Federal 9.7%
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 Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plainfield Central School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepard Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moosup Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainfield Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Plainfield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Plainfield Memorial School
How many students attend Plainfield Memorial School?
Plainfield Memorial School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Memorial School is 12.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plainfield Memorial School?
48.3% of students at Plainfield Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainfield Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Plainfield Memorial School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Plainfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainfield Memorial School?
Plainfield Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Memorial School rank among public schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Plainfield Memorial School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Plainfield, CT. 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 Memorial School a good school?
Plainfield Memorial School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 School District?
Besides Plainfield Memorial School, Plainfield School District also operates Plainfield High School (515 students), Plainfield Central School (422 students), and Shepard Hill Elementary School (392 students). See the Plainfield School District district page for the complete list.
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