At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
159
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
43%-10pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
5.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Plainfield Academy is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Plainfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 159 students. It is part of the Plainfield SD 202 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
5.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictPlainfield SD 202
County17197
CityPlainfield
ZIP60544
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173174004942
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment159
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino26.4%
Black / African American1.3%
Asian17.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native52.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
26.4%
Black
1.3%
Asian
17.6%
Two+
1.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.