At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
536
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
22%-31.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Lincoln Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Plainfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 536 students. It is part of the Plainfield SD 202 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPlainfield SD 202
County17197
CityPlainfield
ZIP60544
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173174005732
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment536
White60.6%
Hispanic / Latino16.4%
Black / African American6.7%
Asian13.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
60.6%
Hispanic
16.4%
Black
6.7%
Asian
13.1%
Two+
3.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.