Central Elem School

544 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School is a public school located in Plainfield, Illinois, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202, the school is situated in a residential area of the growing Plainfield community. It is designed to provide a foundational educational experience, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also emphasizing social-emotional development and fostering a supportive learning environment for young students.

The school is known for its commitment to the district’s mission of preparing students for future academic success by utilizing a balanced curriculum and modern instructional strategies. Central Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration, striving to create a cohesive school culture. With its dedicated staff and focus on early childhood development, the school plays a central role in the lives of local families by providing both a structured academic path and a safe space for children to build their initial educational foundations.

544

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	144
Black	53
Asian	24
Two or More	23

White
300 (55.1%)
Hispanic
144 (26.5%)
Black
53 (9.7%)
Asian
24 (4.4%)
Two or More
23 (4.2%)

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:	Plainfield SD 202
Phone:	(815)436-9278
Website:	http://psd202.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 82

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	46.7%
Male	290	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)