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2 schools in Plainville

Kansas · 453 students · 1 city

2 public schools operate under Plainville, with roughly 453 K-12 students enrolled (1 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in Plainville

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
453
+97 (+27%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside Plainville

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 373 to 453 students (up 21%) and from 30 to 35 full-time teachers (up 17%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Plainville ElemPlainvilleElementaryPK-06256
Plainville HighPlainvilleHigh07-12197

About Plainville

Plainville is a low-population public-school district in Kansas. The district runs 2 schools and hosts approximately 453 students.

On the school-mix side, Plainville covers 1 elementary and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Plainville runs about 227 students per school, 36% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 355.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 27%: 356 students in SY 2020-21 versus 453 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Plainville discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Plainville?
Plainville operates 2 public K-12 schools in Kansas, serving approximately 453 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Plainville?
Plainville includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Plainville?
Plainville Elem is the largest public school in Plainville by enrollment, with approximately 256 students.
What grade levels does Plainville serve?
Plainville serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.