PLAINFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Plainfield El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pen Argyl Area SD school district, located in Nazareth, PA with about 419 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 29 teachers, Plainfield El Sch 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 Elementary School is a public school located at 539 School Rd in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. It serves as part of the Pen Argyl Area School District, providing foundational education to students in the local community. The school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment designed to foster both intellectual development and social growth during the critical early years of a child's education.

As a member of the Pen Argyl Area School District, Plainfield Elementary benefits from the district's broader mission to provide high-quality instruction and meaningful learning opportunities. Parents and community members can access resources, school calendars, and policy information through the district’s official website at http://www.penargylschooldistrict.org/penargyl/. The school remains a central hub for families in the Nazareth area, emphasizing a commitment to student achievement and community engagement.

For more information, contact Plainfield El Sch at (610) 746-4436 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

539 School Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064-9309
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PLAINFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nazareth, PA with about 419 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pen Argyl Area SD
Total Students:
419
Teachers:
29.75
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 419 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PLAINFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.7%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black or African American
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.