Central Elem School
Plainfield, IL · Plainfield SD 202 · Grades K - 5
505th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 76%· Stable
Central Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Elem School 505th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 76% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2019 to 76th in 2025.
Central Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Central Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 556 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.8% | 55.0% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.8% | 26.4% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Black | 5.7% | 10.4% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Asian | 6.4% | 4.3% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Central Elem School
Typical home value $391K in zip 60544 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Central Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Wallin Oaks Elementary SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 1.4 mi away599th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 51% - 9Lincoln ElementaryPlainfield SD 202 · 2.2 mi away249th of 2,105
ELA 76% · Math 65% - 7River View Elementary SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 2.6 mi away763rd of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 46% - 4Grand Prairie Elem SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 2.7 mi away1,400th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 29% - 4Wesmere Elementary SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 2.8 mi away1,337th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 31% - 7Crystal Lawns Elem SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 2.8 mi away841st of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 45% - 6Lakewood Falls Elem SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 3 mi away978th of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 38% - 10Walkers Grove Elementary SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 3.2 mi away155th of 2,105
ELA 83% · Math 69%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Elem School in?
Central Elem School is part of the Plainfield SD 202 district in Plainfield, Illinois.
Is Central Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Elem School 505th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Elem School?
White 55%, Hispanic 26%, Black 10%, Asian 4% (556 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60544 is $391K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.