CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Central Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plainfield Community School Corp school district, located in Plainfield, IN with about 547 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, Central Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Central Elementary School, located at 110 Wabash St in Plainfield, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Plainfield Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and socially. By prioritizing core curriculum standards alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while instilling a strong sense of community responsibility.
Beyond its academic focus, Central Elementary is known for its dedication to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment typically emphasizes hands-on learning, literacy, and foundational STEM skills, often supplemented by extracurricular programs that encourage student engagement. As a key fixture in the Plainfield area, Central Elementary reflects the town's broader commitment to educational excellence and student-centered growth, providing a stable and nurturing start for children in their formative school years.
For more information, contact Central Elementary School at (317) 839-7707 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Plainfield, IN 46168-1595
(317) 839-7707
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Plainfield, IN with about 547 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Plainfield Community School Corp
- Total Students:
- 547
- Teachers:
- 32
- 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 547 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.