The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in Math. The lowest is 53% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Guilford Elementary
Guilford Elementary is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Plainfield, Indiana, as part of the Plainfield Community School Corporation. The school sits near the southern edge of town, in a corridor that also includes other district elementary schools, a middle school, and the high school. Plainfield itself is a mix of residential neighborhoods, retail along the US 40 corridor, and a large warehouse district on the east side near Indianapolis International Airport. The town has grown rapidly in recent decades, and that growth has brought new housing and commercial development, as well as significant facility investments across the school district.
The student body at Guilford is predominantly white, with a smaller share of Black students, a modest share of Hispanic students, and a handful of Asian and multiracial students. About one in three students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that places the school in a middle ground economically. The school has a consistent enrollment across the elementary grades, with slightly more fifth graders than kindergartners, suggesting steady intake.
Academically, Guilford Elementary performs above the midpoint among schools in Hendricks County when measured by overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. On the state ILEARN assessments, math proficiency was solid, with a strong majority of students meeting the benchmark. English language arts proficiency was comparable but slightly lower. Science and social studies, tested in the upper elementary grades, showed roughly half of students reaching proficiency. The school had full participation in testing, which means the results reflect nearly all enrolled students. The district has invested heavily in capital construction in recent years, so the physical learning environment may have seen improvements that could support instruction going forward.
Plainfield’s housing market reflects the area’s suburban appeal. Home values and rents are above the state average, and the town’s proximity to Indianapolis and its airport has driven demand. The cost of a typical home is moderately high relative to national income, but the town remains accessible compared to closer-in suburbs. Rent prices have been rising, and the mortgage-vs-rent comparison suggests that buying is somewhat more expensive than renting on a monthly basis, though that varies by household. The town maintains a trail system of about twenty miles, including the Vandalia Trail, and has parks and a recreation center that serve families.
For parents considering Guilford Elementary, the school offers a stable, regular public school experience within a growing suburban district. The academic performance is reliable, with a majority of students meeting state standards in core subjects, and the school appears to be a solid performer relative to others in the county. The student body is not highly diverse, and the economic mix is moderate. The school does not serve older grades, so families will later transition to the district’s middle school and high school. Plainfield’s rapid growth means that the community is evolving, with new development and infrastructure, but the elementary school itself seems well established. A parent looking for a straightforward, neighborhood elementary school with solid but not standout test results, in a growing suburban area with good amenities, would find Guilford a reasonable fit. The district’s capital investments suggest a commitment to maintaining facilities, which may add to the appeal for families planning to stay through the elementary years.
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