- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Plainfield Memorial School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 090327000696 · Plainfield, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 12.1:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (515 students)
Plainfield Memorial School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Plainfield Memorial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainfield Hig
Plainfield High School
515 students
- Plainfield Cen
Plainfield Central School
422 students
- Shepard Hill E
Shepard Hill Elementary School
392 students
- This school
Plainfield Memorial School
291 students
- Moosup Element
Moosup Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Plainfield Memorial School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plainfield Memorial School compares
Plainfield Memorial School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Plainfield School District reports $22,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~291 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.