District Overview
Located at 234 Shepard Hill Road in Plainfield, Connecticut, the Plainfield School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a distant town community within the greater Putnam area. Operating five operational schools, the district provides a continuous educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently serving nearly 1,900 students, the district fosters an inclusive learning environment for children across eastern Connecticut, offering early childhood preparation, foundational elementary studies, and comprehensive secondary programs.

To support academic achievement and student well-being, the district maintains a robust staff of over 700 full-time equivalent personnel. This dedicated workforce includes approximately 336 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 50 instructional aides, and more than 320 operational and support staff members, ensuring low student-to-educator ratios and well-maintained educational facilities. Families, prospective students, and education researchers can learn more about district programs by contacting the administrative offices at (860) 564-6403 or by visiting plainfieldschools.org.
5
Total Schools
1,886
Total Students
336.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plainfield School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,594
Hispanic108
Black73
Asian26
Two or More60
American Indian17
Pacific Islander8
  • White
    1,594 (84.5%)
  • Hispanic
    108 (5.7%)
  • Black
    73 (3.9%)
  • Two or More
    60 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    26 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    17 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Plainfield School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:1,886*
Teachers (FTE):336.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.6
Schools in Plainfield School District
Found 5 Schools