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#1481 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 39% in state
Central Elem School
Elementary School · Plainfield Sd 202 · Plainfield, IL
A Plainfield Sd 202 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
23723 Getson Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544
- Math 24% proficient (2021)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Elem School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,447
Median home value
$311,700
Median rent
$1,809/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Immaculate Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Montessori of PlainfieldPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Wallin Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | Not available | 557 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Plainfield Sd 202
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #10 of 30
- District spending per student
- $15,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elem School is listed in Plainfield SD 202; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elem School
Central Elem School is a public elementary school in Plainfield, IL, part of Plainfield Sd 202, serving approximately 556 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,481 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elem School
What grades does Central Elem School serve?
Central Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Central Elem School?
Central Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elem School rank in IL?
Central Elem School ranks #1,481 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Central Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elem School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Elem School a charter school?
No, Central Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elem School a Title I school?
No, Central Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elem School?
39.0% of students at Central Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (815) 436-9278
- Area population (ZIP 60544)
- 27,937
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60544; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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