Plainville School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 1 Central Square in Plainville, Connecticut, the Plainville School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving a vibrant suburban community within the greater Hartford metropolitan area. Providing continuous educational pathways from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across five operational schools, the district delivers a complete PK–12 academic journey for local families. Drawing from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Plainville educates a diverse student body of 2,223 students, creating a well-proportioned learning environment that balances community-centered neighborhood programming with comprehensive secondary offerings.

Behind this student body is a robust operational infrastructure powered by a dedicated workforce of over 1,000 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's staffing context features approximately 383 full-time equivalent teachers, 110 instructional aides, and more than 513 support personnel, ensuring students benefit from low student-to-educator ratios, focused classroom assistance, and strong administrative resources. For parents exploring local educational options and researchers studying public education metrics in central Connecticut, Plainville School District represents a well-resourced suburban district committed to maintaining high operational standards and holistic student support.
5
Total Schools
2,223
Total Students
383.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plainville School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,350
Hispanic567
Black135
Asian58
Two or More103
American Indian4
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    1,350 (60.8%)
  • Hispanic
    567 (25.5%)
  • Black
    135 (6.1%)
  • Two or More
    103 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    58 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Plainville 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:2,223*
Teachers (FTE):383.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in Plainville School District
Found 5 Schools