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Grand Prairie Elem School
Elementary School · Plainfield Sd 202 · Joliet, IL
A Plainfield Sd 202 elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3100 Caton Farm Rd, Joliet, IL 60431
- Math 7% proficient (2021)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grand Prairie Elem School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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
46.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grand Prairie Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,601/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Joliet), 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
$114,098
Median home value
$275,100
Median rent
$1,408/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60431; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lawns Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| River View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Tlc Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Richland Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 809 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Plainfield Sd 202
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #30 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
Grand Prairie Elem School is listed in Plainfield SD 202; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Prairie Elem School
Grand Prairie Elem School is a public elementary school in Joliet, IL, part of Plainfield Sd 202, serving approximately 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,679 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Prairie Elem School
What grades does Grand Prairie Elem School serve?
Grand Prairie Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Grand Prairie Elem School?
Grand Prairie Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Prairie Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Prairie Elem School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Prairie Elem School rank in IL?
Grand Prairie Elem School ranks #3,679 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Grand Prairie Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Prairie Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Grand Prairie Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Prairie Elem School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grand Prairie Elem School a charter school?
No, Grand Prairie Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Prairie Elem School a Title I school?
No, Grand Prairie Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Prairie Elem School?
46.8% of students at Grand Prairie 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
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (815) 436-7000
- Area population (ZIP 60431)
- 26,789
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 60431; 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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