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Plainfield Community School Corp

Indiana · Public School District
9
Schools
5,854
Students
$14,199
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
32.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Plainfield Community School Corp is a public school district in Indiana serving 5,854 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,199 is near the national average for a US public school district. 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brentwood Elementary SchoolKG–05423
Central Elementary SchoolKG–05582
Clarks Creek ElementaryKG–05494
Guilford ElementaryKG–05461
Van Buren Elementary SchoolKG–05532
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Plainfield Community Middle School06–081,370
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Plainfield High School09–121,782
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Little Quakers AcademyPK–PK200
Pride AcademyKG–1210
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,199Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
36%
State
56.2%
Local (property tax)
35.7%
Federal
8.1%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,854
Students
33%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plainfield Community School Corp?
Plainfield Community School Corp has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,854 students.
What is the graduation rate for Plainfield Community School Corp?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Plainfield Community School Corp spend per student?
Plainfield Community School Corp spends $14,199 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Plainfield Community School Corp?
33% of students in Plainfield Community School Corp qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Plainfield Community School Corp?
No, Plainfield Community School Corp does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Plainfield Community School Corp serve?
Plainfield Community School Corp serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Plainfield Community School Corp?
The median opportunity score across schools in Plainfield Community School Corp is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.