Brentwood Elementary School

1630 E Oliver St
Plainfield, IN 46168
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brentwood 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10% in IN
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Brentwood Elementary School's student population of 441 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
441 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Brentwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brentwood Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#115 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
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68%
38%
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61%
41%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
9%
13%
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White
72%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brentwood Elementary School's ranking?
Brentwood Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Brentwood Elementary School often compared to?
Brentwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarks Creek Elementary School, Central 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 38% IN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Brentwood Elementary School?
441 students attend Brentwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Brentwood Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brentwood Elementary School?
Brentwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brentwood Elementary School offer ?
Brentwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brentwood Elementary School part of?
Brentwood Elementary School is part of Plainfield Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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