Guilford Elementary

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Guilford Elementary ranks 151 st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Guilford Elementary is a public elementary school in Plainfield, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and unique attributes compared to nearby schools, Guilford Elementary stands out as a top choice for families in the Plainfield Community School Corporation.

Guilford Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in ILEARN test scores, with 57.08% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.97% in Math, compared to the district's 55.79% and 59.92%, respectively. The school's diverse student body, with 72.89% White, 11.93% African American, 4.99% Hispanic, and 3.25% Asian students, is more representative of the community than the nearby Central Elementary (77.15% White) and Van Buren Elementary (84.02% White). However, Guilford Elementary has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 12.8%, which the school and Plainfield Community School Corporation may need to address.

Guilford Elementary's strong academic performance and diverse student population set it apart from nearby schools, suggesting that it is effectively supporting the learning and growth of all students, regardless of their background. While the higher chronic absenteeism rate is a potential area for improvement, Guilford Elementary's consistent ranking among the top 20% of Indiana elementary schools and its ability to maintain academic excellence in a more diverse learning environment make it a standout option for families in the Plainfield area.

Detail:

Public K-5

6440 S County Road 600 E
Plainfield, IN 46168

(317) 839-2698

District: Plainfield Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
151^st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,519

Students who attend Guilford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Plainfield Community Middle School
High:	Plainfield High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 461

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.9%

African American:

11.9%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Guilford Elementary ranks better than 85% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Plainfield Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.11. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.9%), African American (11.9%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Guilford Elementary is 15.6, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Plainfield Community School Corp District! (See more...)

Compare Guilford Elementary employs 29.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Guilford Elementary is $8,519. 3 elementary schools in the Plainfield Community School Corp District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Guilford Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Plainfield Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Plainfield Community School Corp 41^st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Guilford Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	79.56	179^th	1020	82.5%
2023	85.95	115^th	1016	88.7%
2024	83.11	151^st	1010	85.0%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Guilford Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	341	38	16	26	0	0	28	0	449
2023	336	55	15	23	0	0	32	0	461

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Guilford Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	449	26.0	17.2	21.2
2023	461	29.3	15.6	30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Guilford Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	449	26.0	17.2	21.2
2023	461	29.3	15.6	30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Guilford Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$473 (5.6%)	$8,046 (94.4%)	$8,519

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Schools Near Guilford Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Guilford Elementary	Public	K-5	6440 S County Road 600 E	Plainfield	46168	Hendricks County	Plainfield Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 839-2698	461	29	15.6	30.2%	336 (72.9%)	55 (11.9%)	23 (5.0%)	15 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.9%)	83.1	151^st of 1010 public elementary schools	85.0%		86	115^th of 1016 public elementary schools	88.7%	36	53.5	61.3	56.3		57.1	70.8	64.0	52.9		62.0	50.6	$8,519	$473	$8,046
Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	110 Wabash St	Plainfield	46168	Hendricks County	Plainfield Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 839-7707	582	31	18.5	28.4%	449 (77.1%)	40 (6.9%)	34 (5.8%)	20 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.7%)	81.7	163^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	83.9%		90.9	60^th of 1016 public elementary schools	94.1%	103	44.7	63.6	53.9		54.2	67.0	64.7	53.9		61.7	55.9	$8,441	$500	$7,941
Van Buren Elementary School	Public	K-5	225 S Shaw St	Plainfield	46168	Hendricks County	Plainfield Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 839-2575	532	31	17.0	35.2%	447 (84.0%)	19 (3.6%)	38 (7.1%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)	80.9	176^th of 1010 public elementary schools	82.6%		84.7	131^st of 1016 public elementary schools	87.1%	45	56.2	59.5	40.5		51.6	78.7	73.0	62.9		71.4	41.6	$8,738	$501	$8,237
Brentwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	1630 E Oliver St	Plainfield	46168	Hendricks County	Plainfield Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 839-4802	423	26	16.1	43.3%	305 (72.1%)	38 (9.0%)	41 (9.7%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.3%)	83.9	140^th of 1010 public elementary schools	86.1%		82.6	154^th of 1016 public elementary schools	84.8%	14	52.1	59.7	53.9		54.9	69.0	68.4	61.5		66.3	50.0	$9,839	$835	$9,004
Clarks Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	401 Elm Dr	Plainfield	46168	Hendricks County	Plainfield Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 839-0120	494	30	16.2	50.0%	309 (62.6%)	88 (17.8%)	61 (12.3%)	16 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.0%)	46	572^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	43.4%		57.3	452^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	55.5%	120	34.6	36.4	33.0		34.6	53.1	45.5	34.0		43.7	29.8	$13,443	$1,513	$11,930
Northwood Elementary School	Public	K-7	630 N Indiana St	Mooresville	46158	Morgan County	Mooresville Con School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 831-9216	440	26	16.7	50.2%	403 (91.6%)	3 (0.7%)	10 (2.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.3%)	61.2	398^th of 1010 public elementary schools	60.6%		56.9	463^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	54.4%	65	39.7	51.9	35.6	38.5	41.6	52.4	64.8	46.7	38.5	50.9	31.1	$9,547	$986	$8,561
Newby Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	240 N Monroe St	Mooresville	46158	Morgan County	Mooresville Con School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 831-9212	304	18	16.8	60.2%	280 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	66.5	337^th of 1010 public elementary schools	66.6%		54	491^st of 1016 public elementary schools	51.7%	154	52.5	39.1	40.4	42.9	43.4	65.0	60.9	46.8	49.0	55.0	31.9	$10,400	$1,136	$9,264
Neil Armstrong Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Rd 144	Mooresville	46158	Morgan County	Mooresville Con School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 831-9210	537	29	18.8	55.1%	480 (89.4%)	4 (0.7%)	24 (4.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.5%)	51.8	505^th of 1010 public elementary schools	50.0%		48.8	551^st of 1016 public elementary schools	45.8%	46	25.4	42.7	41.8	41.0	38.0	36.5	51.5	38.8	42.3	42.4	29.9	$9,375	$1,361	$8,014
Hickory Elementary School	Public	K-4	907 S Avon Avenue	Avon	46123	Hendricks County	Avon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 544-6300	566	40	14.1	45.1%	267 (47.2%)	138 (24.4%)	63 (11.1%)	55 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.6%)	79.2	194^th of 1010 public elementary schools	80.8%		84.5	135^th of 1016 public elementary schools	86.7%	59	45.9	56.3			51.0	64.8	68.1			66.4		$11,300	$696	$10,604
Mill Creek East Elementary	Public	K-5	4740 Iowa St	Clayton	46118	Hendricks County	Mill Creek Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 539-9225	337	22	15.1	36.2%	308 (91.4%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	12 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	79.5	188^th of 1010 public elementary schools	81.4%		63	378^th of 1016 public elementary schools	62.8%	190	41.2	50.0	60.0		50.3	58.8	61.7	84.0		68.2	56.0	$10,082	$876	$9,206

Frequently Asked Questions about Guilford Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Guilford Elementary?

Students at Guilford Elementary are 73% White, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

What district is Guilford Elementary in?

Plainfield Community School Corp

How many students attend Guilford Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 461 students attended Guilford Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Guilford Elementary attend?

Students who attend Guilford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Plainfield Community Middle School
High : Plainfield High School

Is Guilford Elementary a good school?

Guilford Elementary ranks 151^st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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