Plains Elementary School

00 Lyman Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
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Plains Elementary School serves 265 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Plains Elementary School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
265 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
School Motto
Excellence in Education

School Rankings

The diversity score of Plains Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. 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
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
18%
25%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
70%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Tigers

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?
265 students attend Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% 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, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Plains Elementary School part of?
Plains Elementary School is part of South Hadley School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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