Plainfield School District

The Plainfield School District is located in Plainfield, CT and includes 6 schools that serve 2,800 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Plainfield School District spends $11,585 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Plainfield School District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CT state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Plainfield School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Plainfield School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Plainfield School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.