Plainfield Central School

422 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Plainfield Central School, located at 75 Canterbury Road in Plainfield, Connecticut, serves as a primary educational facility for the local community. As part of the Plainfield Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic program designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school emphasizes foundational learning while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development among its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Plainfield Central School is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience. The school works closely with families and the surrounding community to maintain a collaborative culture, focusing on safety, inclusivity, and student achievement. By utilizing various instructional strategies and resources, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success and to help them become responsible, engaged members of their community.

422

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plainfield Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	12
Black	20
Asian	6
Two or More	10
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
367 (87.0%)
Black
20 (4.7%)
Hispanic
12 (2.8%)
Two or More
10 (2.4%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plainfield School District
Phone:	(860)564-6437
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 6 133

Grade 7 154

Grade 8 135