How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Plainfield SD 202 | Prairie-Hills ESD 144 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Plainfield, Illinois | Markham, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 24,856 | 2,511 |
| Number of Schools | 30 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Plainfield SD 202 | Prairie-Hills ESD 144 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,449 | $20,298 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.6% | 16.3% |
| State Revenue | 43.1% | 53.0% |
| Local Revenue | 50.4% | 30.7% |
Plainfield SD 202
Federal State Local
Prairie-Hills ESD 144
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Plainfield SD 202 | Prairie-Hills ESD 144 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.1% | 2.1% |
| African American | 13.9% | 73.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Asian | 9.4% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Plainfield SD 202 | Prairie-Hills ESD 144 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 88 | — |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 308.8:1 | 383:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.8% | 36.0% |
School Types
Plainfield SD 202
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Prairie-Hills ESD 144
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.