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Plains Elementary School

00 Lyman Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Plains Elementary School serves 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Plains Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Plains Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
18%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Plains Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
10%
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White
72%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Plains Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Plains Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Plains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Plains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Plains Elementary School often compared to?
Plains Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mosier by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Plains Elementary School?
307 students attend Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Plains Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plains Elementary School?
Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plains Elementary School offer ?
Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plains Elementary School part of?
Plains Elementary School is part of South Hadley School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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