Plains Elementary

Public PK, KG-1

 00 Lyman Street
       South Hadley, MA  01075


(413) 538-5068

District: South Hadley

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,585 Help


Students who attend Plains Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Michael E. Smith Middle School
High:    South Hadley High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  307

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.7%
Hispanic:
18.2%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.6% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.7%), Hispanic (18.2%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plains Elementary is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plains Elementary is $18,585.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

South Hadley:

SchoolDigger ranks South Hadley 224th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Plains Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 427 6 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 447
1989 462 4 7 13 1 n/a n/a 0 487
1990 493 5 10 12 1 n/a n/a 0 521
1991 467 5 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1992 449 10 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1993 461 8 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1994 427 9 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1995 369 7 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1996 369 7 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1997 381 6 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1998 361 11 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1999 351 9 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 373
2000 332 5 3 11 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2001 326 6 8 17 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2002 326 4 11 18 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2003 326 4 11 18 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2004 323 4 11 22 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2005 314 8 7 16 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2006 312 7 7 18 0 n/a n/a 14 358
2007 231 6 8 6 1 n/a n/a 91 343
2008 327 15 7 16 0 n/a n/a 13 378
2009 298 12 4 25 0 1 17 0 357
2010 269 10 10 24 0 0 15 0 328
2011 278 4 10 33 0 0 15 0 340
2012 272 0 9 33 0 0 14 0 328
2013 250 1 8 36 1 0 21 0 317
2014 257 0 5 42 1 0 23 0 328
2015 250 0 3 38 1 0 22 0 314
2016 280 4 4 40 2 0 7 0 337
2017 281 4 9 38 1 0 11 0 344
2018 262 4 10 53 0 0 11 0 340
2019 265 5 10 61 0 0 11 0 352
2020 262 11 10 57 0 0 12 0 352
2021 185 4 7 44 0 0 15 0 255
2022 220 2 4 47 1 0 12 0 286
2023 220 2 10 56 1 0 18 0 307

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 Plains Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 n/a n/a n/a
1989 487 n/a n/a n/a
1990 521 n/a n/a n/a
1991 482 n/a n/a n/a
1992 467 n/a n/a n/a
1993 482 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 454 n/a n/a n/a
1995 389 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 389 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 403 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 386 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 373 n/a 0.0 7
2000 353 n/a 0.0 6.2
2001 358 n/a 0.0 7
2002 360 n/a n/a 17.8
2003 360 n/a n/a 17.8
2004 360 26.3 13.7 21.9
2005 346 27.8 12.4 21.4
2006 358 27.3 13.1 16.3
2007 343 27.0 12.7 23
2008 378 25.7 14.7 19.7
2009 357 27.2 13.1 22.4
2010 328 26.1 12.5 29.9
2011 340 24.6 13.7 26.8
2012 328 24.6 13.3 30.2
2013 317 24.5 12.9 32.5
2014 328 21.3 15.3 30.2
2015 314 22.0 14.2 29.6
2016 337 23.0 14.6 n/a
2017 344 19.0 18.1 n/a
2018 340 21.0 16.1 n/a
2019 352 23.0 15.3 n/a
2020 352 22.5 15.6 n/a
2021 255 24.8 10.2 n/a
2022 286 24.2 11.7 n/a
2023 307 26.5 11.5 n/a

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 Plains Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 n/a n/a n/a
1989 487 n/a n/a n/a
1990 521 n/a n/a n/a
1991 482 n/a n/a n/a
1992 467 n/a n/a n/a
1993 482 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 454 n/a n/a n/a
1995 389 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 389 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 403 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 386 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 373 n/a 0.0 7
2000 353 n/a 0.0 6.2
2001 358 n/a 0.0 7
2002 360 n/a n/a 17.8
2003 360 n/a n/a 17.8
2004 360 26.3 13.7 21.9
2005 346 27.8 12.4 21.4
2006 358 27.3 13.1 16.3
2007 343 27.0 12.7 23
2008 378 25.7 14.7 19.7
2009 357 27.2 13.1 22.4
2010 328 26.1 12.5 29.9
2011 340 24.6 13.7 26.8
2012 328 24.6 13.3 30.2
2013 317 24.5 12.9 32.5
2014 328 21.3 15.3 30.2
2015 314 22.0 14.2 29.6
2016 337 23.0 14.6 n/a
2017 344 19.0 18.1 n/a
2018 340 21.0 16.1 n/a
2019 352 23.0 15.3 n/a
2020 352 22.5 15.6 n/a
2021 255 24.8 10.2 n/a
2022 286 24.2 11.7 n/a
2023 307 26.5 11.5 n/a

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Plains Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $330 (2.3%) $13,980 (97.7%) $14,309
2020 $336 (2.3%) $14,311 (97.7%) $14,646
2021 $747 (4.0%) $17,838 (96.0%) $18,585

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plains Elementary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students352307
 12.8%
African American52
 60%
American Indian01
Asian1010
Hispanic6156
 8.2%
Pacific Islander00
White265220
 17%
Two or More Races1118
 63.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Plains Elementary

Students at Plains Elementary are 72% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 307 students attended Plains Elementary.

Students who attend Plains Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Michael E. Smith Middle School
High : South Hadley High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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