PLAINFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Plainfield Memorial School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plainfield School District school district, located in Plainfield, CT with about 336 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Plainfield Memorial School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Plainfield Memorial School at (860) 564-6440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Plainfield, CT 06374-1557
(860) 564-6440
PLAINFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Plainfield, CT with about 336 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Plainfield School District
- Total Students:
- 336
- Teachers:
- 24.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 336 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLAINFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.5%
- Black or African American
- 5.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.