Excellent
#488 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 13% in state
Plainfield Elem School
Elementary School · Ccsd 62 · Des Plaines, IL
A Ccsd 62 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1850 Plainfield Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plainfield Elem School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Plainfield Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Des Plaines), 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
$85,415
Median home value
$302,400
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| South Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Devonshire SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Iroquois Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 423 | 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.
Ccsd 62
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $25,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plainfield Elem School is listed in CCSD 62; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plainfield Elem School
Plainfield Elem School is a public elementary school in Des Plaines, IL, part of Ccsd 62, serving approximately 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #488 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plainfield Elem School
What grades does Plainfield Elem School serve?
Plainfield Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Plainfield Elem School?
Plainfield Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Elem School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plainfield Elem School rank in IL?
Plainfield Elem School ranks #488 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Plainfield Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plainfield Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Plainfield Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plainfield Elem School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Plainfield Elem School a charter school?
No, Plainfield Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plainfield Elem School a Title I school?
No, Plainfield Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plainfield Elem School?
58.6% of students at Plainfield 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
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (847) 824-1301
- Area population (ZIP 60018)
- 29,302
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 60018; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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