Plainfield Memorial School vs Shepard Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plainfield Memorial School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
291 students
Shepard Hill Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
392 students
| Measure | Plainfield Memorial School Plainfield, Connecticut | Shepard Hill Elementary School Plainfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 596 | #400 of 596 |
| National rank | #21468 of 50,301 | #24160 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 291 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainfield Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 51.5).
- •Shepard Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Plainfield Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Shepard Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.7% vs 61.5%).
- •Plainfield Memorial School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.1).
- •Shepard Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 291.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Plainfield Memorial School better than Shepard Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield Memorial School ranks higher (55.3 vs 51.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Plainfield Memorial School and Shepard Hill Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plainfield Memorial School: 291. Shepard Hill Elementary School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plainfield Memorial School and Shepard Hill Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Plainfield Memorial School is 378th of 596 and Shepard Hill Elementary School is 400th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).