Plainfield Elementary School

Public K-3

 539 School Rd
       Nazareth, PA  18064-9309


(610) 746-4436

District: Pen Argyl Area School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,790 Help


Students who attend Plainfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wind Gap Middle School
High:    Pen Argyl Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.4%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.6% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.4%), Hispanic (9%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plainfield Elementary School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plainfield Elementary School is $16,790.
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Pen Argyl Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pen Argyl Area School District 192nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Plainfield Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 298 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1989 265 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1990 268 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1991 306 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1992 584 1 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1993 586 1 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1994 546 1 5 11 2 n/a n/a 0 565
1995 597 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1996 597 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1997 602 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1998 585 8 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1999 579 7 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2000 552 9 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2001 531 7 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2002 531 10 8 18 4 n/a n/a 0 571
2003 531 10 8 18 4 n/a n/a 0 571
2004 505 4 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2005 487 3 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2006 476 5 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 496
2007 461 10 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 486
2008 475 8 8 9 3 n/a n/a 0 503
2009 450 3 4 9 1 n/a n/a 34 501
2010 457 6 7 11 1 n/a n/a 39 521
2011 464 9 8 8 1 0 45 0 535
2012 454 5 5 11 2 0 40 0 517
2013 457 4 9 9 2 0 45 0 526
2014 440 4 5 11 2 0 39 0 501
2015 411 4 3 25 1 0 19 0 463
2016 417 3 2 29 1 1 12 0 465
2017 412 4 1 27 2 0 15 0 461
2018 374 4 1 24 1 0 15 0 419
2019 384 4 1 16 1 0 12 0 418
2020 363 4 2 16 1 0 9 0 395
2021 330 8 1 25 0 0 12 0 376
2022 331 13 2 34 1 0 12 0 393
2023 346 15 4 38 1 0 16 0 420

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 Plainfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 299 16.5 18.1 n/a
1989 270 16.5 16.3 n/a
1990 271 16.5 16.4 0
1991 312 17.5 17.8 n/a
1992 600 27.5 21.8 n/a
1993 600 30.0 20.0 n/a
1994 565 26.0 21.7 n/a
1995 606 27.0 22.4 n/a
1996 606 27.0 22.4 n/a
1997 614 29.0 21.2 n/a
1998 605 30.0 20.2 n/a
1999 600 30.0 20.0 n/a
2000 573 31.0 18.5 15.9
2001 554 30.5 18.2 14.1
2002 571 30.4 18.8 13.5
2003 571 30.4 18.8 13.5
2004 531 28.6 18.6 14.3
2005 506 30.4 16.6 15.2
2006 496 28.5 17.4 18.3
2007 486 28.1 17.3 19.1
2008 503 33.0 15.2 31.6
2009 501 33.6 14.9 25.9
2010 521 33.9 15.3 28.6
2011 535 33.5 15.9 27.9
2012 517 34.1 15.1 33.3
2013 526 34.1 15.4 36.3
2014 501 33.1 15.1 40.5
2015 463 31.0 14.9 43.6
2016 465 31.0 15.0 46.7
2017 461 29.7 15.5 43.4
2018 419 29.7 14.0 44.9
2019 418 29.7 14.0 41.4
2020 395 29.7 13.2 45.3
2021 376 32.6 11.5 47.3
2022 393 34.6 11.3 47.6
2023 420 35.1 11.9 52.6

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 Plainfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 299 16.5 18.1 n/a
1989 270 16.5 16.3 n/a
1990 271 16.5 16.4 0
1991 312 17.5 17.8 n/a
1992 600 27.5 21.8 n/a
1993 600 30.0 20.0 n/a
1994 565 26.0 21.7 n/a
1995 606 27.0 22.4 n/a
1996 606 27.0 22.4 n/a
1997 614 29.0 21.2 n/a
1998 605 30.0 20.2 n/a
1999 600 30.0 20.0 n/a
2000 573 31.0 18.5 15.9
2001 554 30.5 18.2 14.1
2002 571 30.4 18.8 13.5
2003 571 30.4 18.8 13.5
2004 531 28.6 18.6 14.3
2005 506 30.4 16.6 15.2
2006 496 28.5 17.4 18.3
2007 486 28.1 17.3 19.1
2008 503 33.0 15.2 31.6
2009 501 33.6 14.9 25.9
2010 521 33.9 15.3 28.6
2011 535 33.5 15.9 27.9
2012 517 34.1 15.1 33.3
2013 526 34.1 15.4 36.3
2014 501 33.1 15.1 40.5
2015 463 31.0 14.9 43.6
2016 465 31.0 15.0 46.7
2017 461 29.7 15.5 43.4
2018 419 29.7 14.0 44.9
2019 418 29.7 14.0 41.4
2020 395 29.7 13.2 45.3
2021 376 32.6 11.5 47.3
2022 393 34.6 11.3 47.6
2023 420 35.1 11.9 52.6

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 Plainfield Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $762 (5.0%) $14,386 (95.0%) $15,149
2020 $759 (4.9%) $14,648 (95.1%) $15,407
2021 $1,697 (8.7%) $17,848 (91.3%) $19,544
2022 $1,832 (10.9%) $14,958 (89.1%) $16,790

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Plainfield Elementary School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Plainfield Elementary School)63.963.7
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plainfield Elementary School)71.260.6
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
All Grades Math (Plainfield Elementary School)63.963.7
 0.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Plainfield Elementary School)71.260.6
 10.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students418420
 0.5%
African American415
 275%
American Indian11
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic1638
 137.5%
Pacific Islander00
White384346
 9.9%
Two or More Races1216
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.4%52.6%
 11.2%


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Students who attend Plainfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wind Gap Middle School
High : Pen Argyl Area High School

Students at Plainfield Elementary School are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended Plainfield Elementary School.


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

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