Very Good
#903 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 32% in state
Plainfield EL Sch
Elementary School · Pen Argyl Area Sd · Nazareth, PA
A Pen Argyl Area Sd elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
539 School Rd, Nazareth, PA 18064
- Math 63% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plainfield EL Sch score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Plainfield EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated758/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nazareth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,857
Median home value
$354,700
Median rent
$1,235/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth N Butz JR EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–4 | 2.3 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Shafer EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–4 | 3.6 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Holy FamilyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 169 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pen Argyl Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plainfield EL Sch is listed in Pen Argyl Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plainfield EL Sch
Plainfield EL Sch is a public elementary school in Nazareth, PA, part of Pen Argyl Area Sd, serving approximately 420 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #903 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plainfield EL Sch
What grades does Plainfield EL Sch serve?
Plainfield EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Plainfield EL Sch?
Plainfield EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield EL Sch is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plainfield EL Sch rank in PA?
Plainfield EL Sch ranks #903 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Plainfield EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Plainfield EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Plainfield EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plainfield EL Sch has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Plainfield EL Sch a charter school?
No, Plainfield EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plainfield EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Plainfield EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plainfield EL Sch?
54.8% of students at Plainfield EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (610) 746-4436
- Area population (ZIP 18064)
- 27,073
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18064; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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