CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Central Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plainfield SD 202 school district, located in Plainfield, IL with about 681 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Central Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Central Elementary School is a public school located in Plainfield, Illinois, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202, the school is situated in a residential area of the growing Plainfield community. It is designed to provide a foundational educational experience, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also emphasizing social-emotional development and fostering a supportive learning environment for young students.
The school is known for its commitment to the district’s mission of preparing students for future academic success by utilizing a balanced curriculum and modern instructional strategies. Central Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration, striving to create a cohesive school culture. With its dedicated staff and focus on early childhood development, the school plays a central role in the lives of local families by providing both a structured academic path and a safe space for children to build their initial educational foundations.
For more information, contact Central Elem School at (815) 436-9278 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Plainfield, IL 60544-3001
(815) 436-9278
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Plainfield, IL with about 681 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Plainfield SD 202
- Total Students:
- 681
- Teachers:
- 41.76
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 681 students
- White
- 62.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.3%
- Black or African American
- 6.9%
- Asian
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.