Plainfield Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Plainfield Elementary School serves 184 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
75-79%
76%
(10-11)
75-79%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Plainfield Elementary School?
184 students attend Plainfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Plainfield Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plainfield Elementary School?
Plainfield Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plainfield Elementary School offer ?
Plainfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Plainfield Elementary School part of?
Plainfield Elementary School is part of Big Spring School District.

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