PLAINVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Plainville Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plainville school district, located in Plainville, KS with about 174 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 12 teachers, Plainville Elem 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.
Plainville Elementary School, located at 203 SE Cardinal Avenue in Plainville, Kansas, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community within the Plainville Unified School District 270. As a small-town school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged students, emphasizing essential core curriculum, character development, and a supportive learning environment designed to help young learners thrive.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Plainville school district, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By maintaining a presence within the district’s official website, Plainville Elementary keeps families informed about school activities, educational resources, and district-wide policies. The school reflects the close-knit nature of the Plainville area, aiming to foster strong relationships between educators, students, and parents to ensure a well-rounded start to every child’s educational journey.
For more information, contact Plainville Elem at (785) 434-4508 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4508
http://www.plainville270.net
PLAINVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Plainville, KS with about 174 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Plainville
- Total Students:
- 174
- Teachers:
- 12.9
- 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 schoolwide 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 174 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLAINVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 55.2%
- Male
- 44.8%
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.