Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Plainfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plainfield Elementary School serves the southwest part of Des Plaines, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the zone’s edge being about 0.9 miles and the furthest edge located 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plainfield Elementary School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Average Class Size
24 students
School Rankings
Plainfield Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainfield Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainfield Elementary School's ranking?
Plainfield Elementary School is ranked #759 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Plainfield Elementary School often compared to?
Plainfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maine West High School, Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Plainfield Elementary School?
285 students attend Plainfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Plainfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plainfield Elementary School?
Plainfield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plainfield Elementary School offer ?
Plainfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Plainfield Elementary School part of?
Plainfield Elementary School is part of CCSD 62 School District.
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