ELIZABETH EICHELBERGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plainfield SD 202 school district, located in Plainfield, IL with about 642 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 46 teachers, Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School is a public school located in Plainfield, Illinois, serving students in grades K-5 as part of Plainfield School District 202. The school is named in honor of Elizabeth Eichelberger, a dedicated local educator, and it reflects the district's commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment. The facility is designed to accommodate a growing student population in the Will County area, offering a curriculum that emphasizes core academic foundations while fostering social-emotional development.

The school is known for maintaining a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and parents to encourage high academic standards and student engagement. As a part of the larger Plainfield district, Eichelberger Elementary provides a variety of resources, including technology integration in classrooms and extracurricular opportunities intended to enrich the student experience. By focusing on a well-rounded education, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school grades.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch at (815) 254-4005 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12450 Essington Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585-9404
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ELIZABETH EICHELBERGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Plainfield, IL with about 642 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Plainfield SD 202
Total Students:
642
Teachers:
46.31
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 642 students

White
43.5%
Hispanic/Latino
20.7%
Asian
14.3%
Black or African American
14.2%
Two or more races
7.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.