Plainfield SD 202

Plainfield SD 202 is a suburban school district in Will County, Illinois, serving 24,411 students across 31 schools. The district experienced a 2.6% enrollment decline from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1 supported by 1,698.58 teachers.

Academic performance indicators show mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 43.3%, exceeding the state average of 37.3%, while reading proficiency of 62.6% significantly outpaces the state average of 51.9%. The graduation rate of 94.1% substantially exceeds Illinois's 88.0% average, with a dropout rate of 1.6%. However, chronic absenteeism at 20.7% represents a notable challenge.

The district serves a diverse student population: 33.4% economically disadvantaged, 14.2% English learners, and 23.6% with disabilities. Racial composition includes 45.7% White, 25.7% Hispanic, 14.2% Black, and 9.2% Asian students.

Financially, Plainfield SD 202 operates on a $457.9 million budget with per-pupil spending of $15,184, below the state average of $18,095. Revenue distribution reflects reliance on local funding at 59.9%, compared to 33.3% from state sources and 6.8% from federal funds. This funding structure suggests the district depends heavily on local property tax resources relative to state support.