Enrollment
271
Elementary
DISTRICT 318 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH HADLEY·NCES 251092001753
Plains Elementary
00 Lyman Street, South Hadley, MA 01075 · (413) 538-5068 · Hampshire County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL271 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 59 | 22% |
| Kindergarten | 97 | 36% |
| Grade 1 | 115 | 42% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within South Hadley. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Plains Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Hampshire County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 271 | #797 of 1,086 | #13 of 24 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #752 of 938 | #18 of 18 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.0% | #526 of 938 | #7 of 18 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.3% | #123 of 602 | #4 of 11 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
271
+16 (+6%) vs 2020
-44% since 1990-91, when it was 482
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 10.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 271 | 19.7 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 265 | 24 | 11.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 307 | 26.5 | 11.6:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 255 | 24 | 10.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 340 | 21 | 16.2:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 337 | 23 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 340 | 24 | 14.2:1 | 27% (91) |
| 2000-01 | 358 | N/A | N/A | 7% (25) |
| 1990-91 | 482 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Plains Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (340 to 271); teachers down 6% (21 to 19.7).
About Plains Elementary
Plains Elementary operates as a small elementary school in South Hadley, Massachusetts. It educates 271 students in pre-K through 1. The school's enrollment is 29% smaller than the 381 average for elementary schools in Massachusetts.
District-wide, South Hadley has 4 schools and 1,620 students.
White students make up a majority at Plains Elementary, at 68%. The next largest groups are 23% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 2% Black. In Hampshire County overall, about 82% of residents are White. Pick two students at random and there is a 48% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1 at Plains Elementary, with 19.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. On average, elementary schools in Massachusetts have 12.2:1, compared with 13.8:1 here.
County data help place the school in context: in Hampshire County, the median household income is $87,001, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 52% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Hampshire County is home to 45 public schools and about 16,626 public school students.
South Hadley High is located about 0.6 miles from Plains Elementary. The five-mile area around Plains Elementary holds at least 8 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Over 4 years, Plains Elementary's enrollment grew 6%, to 271. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 10.6:1 in 2020-21 to 13.8:1 in 2024-25.
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Hampshire County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
162,028
Census ACS
Median income
$87,001
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
16,626 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in South Hadley
- Michael E. Smith Middle SchoolMiddle · 505 students
- South Hadley HighHigh · 479 students
- MosierElementary · 365 students
Other schools in South Hadley
- Michael E. Smith Middle SchoolMiddle · 505 students
- South Hadley HighHigh · 479 students
- Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public SchoolHigh · 397 students
- MosierElementary · 365 students
Other Plains Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named Plains Elementary. Plains Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 5.
- Plains ElementaryTimberville, VA · 460 students
- Plains Elementary SchoolPlains, MT · 218 students
- Plains Elementary SchoolPLAINS, TX · 201 students
- Plains ElemPlains, KS · 113 students
Nearby schools
- South Hadley High0.6 mi · 479
- Mosier1.2 mi · 365
- Michael E. Smith Middle School1.3 mi · 505
- Fairview Elementary1.3 mi · 387
- Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School1.6 mi · 397
- Chicopee Academy2.1 mi · 92
Frequently asked questions
About Plains ElementaryHow large is Plains Elementary?
Plains Elementary enrolls approximately 271 students in grades PK-01.
Is Plains Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Plains Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
How many teachers does Plains Elementary have?
Plains Elementary employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Plains Elementary?
Student demographics at Plains Elementary are roughly 68% White, 23% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Plains Elementary in?
Plains Elementary is part of South Hadley.
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