Wesmere Elementary School

2001 Wesmere Pkwy
Plainfield, IL 60586

567 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wesmere Elementary School, located in the Wesmere subdivision of Plainfield, Illinois, serves as a core educational institution within Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202. The school is known for fostering a supportive neighborhood environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students in grades K-5. As part of a large and diverse school district, Wesmere places a high emphasis on creating an inclusive atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to middle school while encouraging active parental and community involvement.

In terms of its programming, the school prioritizes a balanced curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science, often integrated with technology-based learning tools to meet modern educational standards. Beyond academics, Wesmere is recognized for its commitment to character building and extracurricular opportunities, which aim to help students develop well-rounded interests. By leveraging the resources of District 202, the school maintains a structured learning environment dedicated to high expectations and student achievement, making it a focal point for families residing in the Plainfield area.

567

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wesmere Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	177
Black	107
Asian	14
Two or More	19
American Indian	4

White
246 (43.4 %)
Hispanic
177 (31.2 %)
Black
107 (18.9 %)
Two or More
19 (3.4 %)
Asian
14 (2.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plainfield SD 202
Phone:	(815)439-3244
Website:	http://psd202.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 104