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5.8 avg / 10

Plainfield Community School Corp School District

School District · Plainfield, Indiana

Students: 5,834
Teachers (FTE): 334
Estimated Scores: 13%

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

9

5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,973

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.5:1

How this district compares

Indiana rank

#203 of 292

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Indiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$9,973

$2,389 vs Indiana median

District size

5,834 students

Much larger than Indiana median

About Plainfield Community School Corp

Plainfield Community School Corp is a Plainfield, Indiana school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 5,834 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. The district invests $9,973 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Plainfield Community School Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Guilford Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Plainfield Community School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 62.0% and ELA proficiency of 57.8%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Plainfield Community School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 62.0%
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ELA Proficiency 57.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Plainfield Community School Corp with test data.

District Details

State
Indiana
City
Plainfield
Total Enrollment
5,834
Teachers (FTE)
334
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Plainfield Community School Corp?

Plainfield Community School Corp has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Plainfield Community School Corp?

The average composite rating for Plainfield Community School Corp is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Plainfield Community School Corp?

Plainfield Community School Corp spends $9,973 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Plainfield Community School Corp?

The average student-teacher ratio in Plainfield Community School Corp is 17.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Plainfield Community School Corp?

Guilford Elementary is the highest-rated school in Plainfield Community School Corp with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Plainfield Community School Corp?

Across schools in Plainfield Community School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Plainfield Community School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?

Plainfield Community School Corp has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
62.0%
ELA Proficiency
57.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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