Enrollment
285
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Des Plaines, IL
Plainfield Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Plainfield Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171212001468
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainfield Elem School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Des Plaines · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 285
- students enrolled
Plainfield Elem School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plainfield Elem School ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plainfield Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plainfield Elem School
Plainfield Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Des Plaines, Illinois, enrolling 285 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Plainfield Elem School is leaner than roughly 90% of Illinois schools and 28% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 285 puts it in the smaller 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 Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (18%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ccsd 62 spends $25,337 per pupil, 49% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Des Plaines's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Elementary School (599 students): Plainfield Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 10.8:1).
Ccsd 62 also operates Forest Elem School (658 students) and Chippewa Middle School (652 students) alongside Plainfield Elem School.
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 Plainfield Elem School compares
Plainfield Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Illinois - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,337
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 285 Top 67% in Illinois - larger than 33% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 10.1:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171212001468
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.9%
White 17.5%
Asian 10.9%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Plainfield Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 62, which includes Plainfield Elem School.
$25,337
Per student
+49%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.9%
State 25.4%
Federal 7.7%
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 Plainfield Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Algonquin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainfield Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Des Plaines
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Elementary School
Standard public school
599 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Apollo Elem School
Standard public school
536 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Community School
Standard public school
411 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 13:1 students per teacher
Devonshire School
Standard public school
370 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elem School
Standard public school
322 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Plainfield Elem School
How many students attend Plainfield Elem School?
Plainfield Elem School has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Des Plaines, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Elem School is 10.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainfield Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Plainfield Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment, in Des Plaines, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainfield Elem School?
Plainfield Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Plainfield Elem School rank among elementary schools in Des Plaines?
By Resource Investment Index, Plainfield Elem School ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines on the city page.
Is Plainfield Elem School a good school?
Plainfield Elem School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of 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 Ccsd 62?
Besides Plainfield Elem School, Ccsd 62 also operates Forest Elem School (658 students), Chippewa Middle School (652 students), and North Elementary School (599 students). See the Ccsd 62 district page for the complete list.