How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Chester CUSD 139 | Plainfield SD 202 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chester, Illinois | Plainfield, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 939 | 24,856 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 30 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 15:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Chester CUSD 139 | Plainfield SD 202 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,080 | $16,449 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.1% | 6.6% |
| State Revenue | 54.3% | 43.1% |
| Local Revenue | 33.6% | 50.4% |
Chester CUSD 139
Federal State Local
Plainfield SD 202
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Chester CUSD 139 | Plainfield SD 202 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.7% | 45.1% |
| African American | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% | 26.4% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 9.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Chester CUSD 139 | Plainfield SD 202 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 88 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 335:1 | 308.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.4% | 21.8% |
School Types
Chester CUSD 139
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Plainfield SD 202
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.