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Plainfield SD 202

Illinois · Public School District
31
Schools
24,856
Students
$16,449
Per-Pupil Spend
+15% nat'l
34.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Plainfield SD 202 is a public school district in Illinois serving 24,856 students across 31 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $16,449 is above average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,449+15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
50%
State
43.1%
Local (property tax)
50.4%
Federal
6.6%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (50%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
31
Schools
24,856
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score43/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 31 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plainfield SD 202?
Plainfield SD 202 has 31 public schools, serving a total of 24,856 students.
How much does Plainfield SD 202 spend per student?
Plainfield SD 202 spends $16,449 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Plainfield SD 202?
35% of students in Plainfield SD 202 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Plainfield SD 202?
No, Plainfield SD 202 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Plainfield SD 202 serve?
Plainfield SD 202 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Plainfield SD 202?
The median opportunity score across schools in Plainfield SD 202 is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.