Plainfield Elementary

20450 County Road 97
Woodland, CA 95695

257 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Plainfield Elementary is a rural school located in Woodland, California, serving as a cornerstone for its local agricultural community. As part of the Woodland Joint Unified School District, the school is known for its small-campus atmosphere, which fosters a close-knit environment where students, staff, and families often develop long-term relationships. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while leveraging its unique setting to provide a nurturing, community-focused educational experience for its K–6 population.

Because of its location on County Road 97, Plainfield is often recognized for its traditional "neighborhood school" feel, set apart from the density of urban campuses. The school typically focuses on promoting student character and academic growth through personalized attention and active parent involvement. It remains a historic and vital institution in Yolo County, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

257

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plainfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	119
Asian	7
Two or More	21

Hispanic
119 (46.3%)
White
110 (42.8%)
Two or More
21 (8.2%)
Asian
7 (2.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Woodland Joint Unified
Phone:	(530)662-9301
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 42