Guilford Elementary

Summary:

Guilford Elementary is a public elementary school in Plainfield, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and unique attributes compared to nearby schools, Guilford Elementary stands out as a top choice for families in the Plainfield Community School Corporation.

Guilford Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in ILEARN test scores, with 57.08% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.97% in Math, compared to the district's 55.79% and 59.92%, respectively. The school's diverse student body, with 72.89% White, 11.93% African American, 4.99% Hispanic, and 3.25% Asian students, is more representative of the community than the nearby Central Elementary (77.15% White) and Van Buren Elementary (84.02% White). However, Guilford Elementary has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 12.8%, which the school and Plainfield Community School Corporation may need to address.

Guilford Elementary's strong academic performance and diverse student population set it apart from nearby schools, suggesting that it is effectively supporting the learning and growth of all students, regardless of their background. While the higher chronic absenteeism rate is a potential area for improvement, Guilford Elementary's consistent ranking among the top 20% of Indiana elementary schools and its ability to maintain academic excellence in a more diverse learning environment make it a standout option for families in the Plainfield area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6440 S County Road 600 E
       Plainfield, IN  46168


(317) 839-2698

District: Plainfield Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,519 Help


Students who attend Guilford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Plainfield Community Middle School
High:    Plainfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  461

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.9%
African American:
11.9%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Guilford Elementary ranks better than 85% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Plainfield Community School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.11. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.9%), African American (11.9%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Guilford Elementary is 15.6, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Plainfield Community School Corp District! (See more...)
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Compare Guilford Elementary employs 29.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Guilford Elementary is $8,519. 3 elementary schools in the Plainfield Community School Corp District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Guilford Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Plainfield Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Plainfield Community School Corp 41st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Guilford Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 79.56 179th 1020 82.5%
2023 85.95 115th 1016 88.7%
2024 83.11 151st 1010 85.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Guilford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 341 38 16 26 0 0 28 0 449
2023 336 55 15 23 0 0 32 0 461

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Guilford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 449 26.0 17.2 21.2
2023 461 29.3 15.6 30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Guilford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 449 26.0 17.2 21.2
2023 461 29.3 15.6 30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Guilford Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $473 (5.6%) $8,046 (94.4%) $8,519

Data source: Indiana Department of Education


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Students who attend Guilford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Plainfield Community Middle School
High : Plainfield High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 461 students attended Guilford Elementary.

Students at Guilford Elementary are 73% White, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Guilford Elementary ranks 151st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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