Plainfield Elem School

1850 Plainfield Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60018

www.d62.org

285 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Plainfield Elementary School, located at 1850 Plainfield Dr in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Community Consolidated School District 62. As part of a diverse suburban district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, character education, and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining a curriculum that aligns with state standards.

The campus at Plainfield Elementary serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, offering various programs designed to meet the needs of a multifaceted student body. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community engagement and parental involvement, often coordinating activities that bridge the gap between home and school life. With a dedicated staff and a focus on continuous improvement, Plainfield Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both academic excellence and lifelong curiosity in its pupils.

285

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plainfield Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	182
Black	13
Asian	31
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
182 (63.9%)
White
50 (17.5%)
Asian
31 (10.9%)
Black
13 (4.6%)
Two or More
7 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (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:	CCSD 62
Phone:	(847)824-1301
Website:	http://www.d62.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
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 51

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 2