Plainfield El Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064 · Pen Argyl Area SD
#496 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#9600 of 50,301 nationally
About Plainfield El Sch
Plainfield El Sch is a public elementary located in Nazareth, in the Pen Argyl Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–3. In 2025 it enrolled 434 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 496th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 434.
There are 7 schools in Nazareth; Plainfield El Sch ranks 7th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Plainfield El Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Plainfield El Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch
Nazareth · Public elementary · Grades K–4
576 students · 3.8 km away
Nazareth Area HS
Nazareth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,607 students · 5.5 km away
Wind Gap MS
Pen Argyl · Public middle · Grades 4–8
510 students · 5.6 km away
Nazareth Area MS
Nazareth · Public middle · Grades 7–8
775 students · 5.7 km away
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch
Nazareth · Public middle · Grades 5–6
752 students · 5.7 km away
Shafer El Sch
Nazareth · Public elementary · Grades K–4
559 students · 5.8 km away
Washington El Sch
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
375 students · 8.3 km away
Tracy El Sch
Easton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students · 8.5 km away
Pen Argyl Area HS
Pen Argyl · Public high · Grades 9–12
475 students · 9.2 km away
Forks El Sch
Easton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
336 students · 9.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Plainfield El Sch a good school?
Plainfield El Sch has a Success Index (US) of 72.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #496 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Plainfield El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Plainfield El Sch ranks #496 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #9600 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Plainfield El Sch?
Plainfield El Sch had 434 students in 2025.
Is Plainfield El Sch a elementary school or a high school?
Plainfield El Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Plainfield El Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Plainfield El Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.