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Central Elem School

Plainfield, Illinois · Grades K to 5 · Plainfield SD 202

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About Central Elem School

Located in Plainfield, Illinois, Central Elem School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 544 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Plainfield. With about 41.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.1 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Will County. Families comparing options will find 39 other schools within 5 miles. Plainfield SD 202 runs 30 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address23723 Getson Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544
Phone(815) 436-9278
School districtPlainfield SD 202
GradesK to 5
Students (2024-25)544
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)41.5
Students per teacher13.1
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)Suburb, large, Will County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 173174003335). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Central Elem School serve?

Central Elem School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Central Elem School?

Central Elem School reported 544 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School?

About 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 544 students and 41.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Central Elem School a public or charter school?

Central Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Central Elem School in?

Central Elem School is part of Plainfield SD 202. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/plainfield-sd-202/

Where is Central Elem School located?

Central Elem School is at 23723 Getson Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544. The phone number is (815) 436-9278.

How many other schools are near Central Elem School?

There are 39 other schools within 5 miles of Central Elem School in our directory.

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