Central Elem School

Central Elem School serves 556 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Plainfield, Illinois, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1 with 39 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school has earned a solid reputation with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #892 out of 3,819 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 77th percentile. The school demonstrates strong academic performance with an impressive 8.3 out of 10 academic score, though English Language Arts proficiency shows room for continued growth with 44% of students performing at or above grade level.

Central Elementary serves families in a thriving suburban community where educational support runs deep—39% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the area maintains economic stability with a median household income of $103,667 and a low 3.5% poverty rate. Located on Getson Drive in the heart of Will County's 60544 ZIP code, Central Elementary sits in a well-established suburban neighborhood where median home values of $289,500 reflect the community's investment in quality education and family life. The school benefits from being part of a large suburban area that provides both resources and stability for its elementary students.