Central Elementary School vs Plainfield Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 968 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
549 students
Plainfield Community Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,378 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Plainfield, Indiana | Plainfield Community Middle School Plainfield, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #89 of 1,053 | #32 of 335 |
| National rank | #6684 of 50,301 | #2728 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 549 | 1,378 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 1,378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 73.0).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 71%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 36.9%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.6).
- •Plainfield Community Middle School is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 549.
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 Central Elementary School better than Plainfield Community Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (77.0 vs 73.0 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 Central Elementary School and Plainfield Community Middle School?
About 968 m in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 549. Plainfield Community Middle School: 1,378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Plainfield Community Middle School rank in Indiana?
Central Elementary School is 89th of 1,053 and Plainfield Community Middle School is 32nd of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).