B−
Plainville School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves Plainville.
Students
2,199
Schools
5
Spent per student
$24,827
CT $25,892
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
45%
Debt
$5.5M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Plainville School District
- School Grade B−: better than 49% of Connecticut districts
- Reading / language arts 8 pts above the state
- 12 students per teacher
- Debt of $5.5M, about $2,494 per student
Test scores vs. CT
2020–21Math proficiency40%
State average 37.4%
Reading / language arts58%
State average 50.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 88.2%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$24,827 per student · 4% below CT
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 36%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 58%State 38%Federal 4%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
2,245’20
2,267’21
2,272’22
2,231’23
2,199’24
About steady.
Students
White 61%Hispanic 25%Black 6%Two or more races 5%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
5 public schools.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.