At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
544
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
37%-16.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Central Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Plainfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 544 students. It is part of the Plainfield SD 202 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPlainfield SD 202
County17197
CityPlainfield
ZIP60544
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173174003335
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment544
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino23.8%
Black / African American3.1%
Asian9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.5%
Hispanic
23.8%
Black
3.1%
Asian
9.2%
Two+
2.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.