Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Guilford Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guilford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Guilford Elementary School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Guilford Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guilford Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
12%
13%
White
73%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guilford Elementary School's ranking?
Guilford Elementary School is ranked #261 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Guilford Elementary School?
461 students attend Guilford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Guilford Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guilford Elementary School?
Guilford Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Guilford Elementary School offer ?
Guilford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Guilford Elementary School part of?
Guilford Elementary School is part of Plainfield Community School Corp School District.
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