Enrollment
641
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainfield, IL
Charles Reed Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Charles Reed Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173174005749
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Reed Elementary Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #10 of 16
- elementary schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 641
- students enrolled
Charles Reed Elementary Sch has class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Reed Elementary Sch ranks #10 of 16 elementary schools in Plainfield, IL.
School address
District: Plainfield Sd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 173174005749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles Reed Elementary Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles Reed Elementary Sch
Charles Reed Elementary Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Plainfield, Illinois, enrolling 641 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 641 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Plainfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Orenic Intermediate School (812 students): Charles Reed Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 11.9:1).
Plainfield Sd 202 also operates Plainfield North High School (2,399 students) and Plainfield South High School (2,323 students) alongside Charles Reed Elementary Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles Reed Elementary Sch compares
Charles Reed Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Illinois - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,235
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
African American 18.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.4%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Charles Reed Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainfield Sd 202, which includes Charles Reed Elementary Sch.
$15,235
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 43.1%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Charles Reed Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plainfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Reed Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,399
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Plainfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orenic Intermediate School
Standard public school
812 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Grande Park Elem Sch
Standard public school
687 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Wallin Oaks Elementary School
Standard public school
677 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Walkers Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Meadow View Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Eagle Pointe Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Charles Reed Elementary Sch
How many students attend Charles Reed Elementary Sch?
Charles Reed Elementary Sch has 641 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Reed Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Reed Elementary Sch is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Reed Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Charles Reed Elementary Sch is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Reed Elementary Sch?
Charles Reed Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles Reed Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Reed Elementary Sch ranks #10 of 16 elementary schools in Plainfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plainfield on the city page.
Is Charles Reed Elementary Sch a good school?
Charles Reed Elementary Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Plainfield Sd 202?
Besides Charles Reed Elementary Sch, Plainfield Sd 202 also operates Plainfield North High School (2,399 students), Plainfield South High School (2,323 students), and Plainfield East High School (1,825 students). See the Plainfield Sd 202 district page for the complete list.
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