Central Elementary School

582 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

582

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	449
Hispanic	34
Black	40
Asian	20
Two or More	39

White
449 (77.1 %)
Black
40 (6.9 %)
Two or More
39 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
34 (5.8 %)
Asian
20 (3.4 %)

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:	No
District:	Plainfield Community School Corp
Phone:	(317)839-7707
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 93

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 104