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#2360 of 3,813 schools in IL
Lakewood Falls Elem School
Elementary School · Plainfield Sd 202 · Plainfield, IL
A Plainfield Sd 202 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14050 S Budler Rd, Plainfield, IL 60544
- Math 14% proficient (2021)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakewood Falls Elem School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% 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
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakewood Falls Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Kenneth L Hermansen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Freedom Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | Not available | 533 | 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.
Plainfield Sd 202
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #20 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
Lakewood Falls Elem School is listed in Plainfield SD 202; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakewood Falls Elem School
Lakewood Falls Elem School is a public elementary school in Plainfield, IL, part of Plainfield Sd 202, serving approximately 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,360 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 Lakewood Falls Elem School
What grades does Lakewood Falls Elem School serve?
Lakewood Falls Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lakewood Falls Elem School?
Lakewood Falls Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Falls Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Falls 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 Lakewood Falls Elem School rank in IL?
Lakewood Falls Elem School ranks #2,360 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lakewood Falls Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakewood Falls Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Lakewood Falls Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakewood Falls Elem School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lakewood Falls Elem School a charter school?
No, Lakewood Falls Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakewood Falls Elem School a Title I school?
No, Lakewood Falls Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakewood Falls Elem School?
51.9% of students at Lakewood Falls 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
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (815) 439-4560
- 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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