Central Elementary School

110 Wabash St
Plainfield, IN 46168
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10% in IN
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
544 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#126 out of 1755 schools
(Top 10%)
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68%
36%
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61%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
81%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Elementary School's ranking?
Central Elementary School is ranked #126 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Central Elementary School often compared to?
Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarks Creek Elementary School, Van Buren Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
544 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Central Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Plainfield Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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