Plainfield Memorial School

291 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Plainfield Memorial School is a public elementary school located in Plainfield, Connecticut, serving students in the surrounding local community. As part of the Plainfield Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. The school typically focuses on core educational standards, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare young learners for their future academic careers.

In addition to its standard curriculum, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience by encouraging community involvement and maintaining a focus on student growth. By utilizing its location on Canterbury Road as a hub for local education, Plainfield Memorial School works to build strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents, aiming to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere that caters to the diverse needs of its elementary-aged population.

291

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plainfield Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	21
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
242 (83.2%)
Hispanic
21 (7.2%)
Two or More
13 (4.5%)
Black
9 (3.1%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plainfield School District
Phone:	(860)564-6440
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Grade 4 155

Grade 5 136