Plainfield Memorial School vs Sterling Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 8.3 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
Sterling Community School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
301 students
| Measure | Plainfield Memorial School Plainfield, Connecticut | Sterling Community School Sterling, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 596 | #406 of 596 |
| National rank | #21468 of 50,301 | #25064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 291 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| city | Plainfield | Sterling |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainfield Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 50.2).
- •Plainfield Memorial School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Plainfield Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Sterling Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 61.5%).
- •Sterling Community School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.1).
- •Sterling Community School is the larger school with 301 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 Sterling Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield Memorial School ranks higher (55.3 vs 50.2 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 Sterling Community School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Sterling in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plainfield Memorial School: 291. Sterling Community School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plainfield Memorial School and Sterling Community School rank in Connecticut?
Plainfield Memorial School is 378th of 596 and Sterling Community School is 406th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).