- Plainfield Elem School reported a higher chronically absent students than South Elem School (85 vs. 49).
- South Elem School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Plainfield Elem School (2 vs. 0).
- South Elem School reported a higher gifted & talented than Plainfield Elem School (2 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 3 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Plainfield Elem School reported a higher chronically absent students than South Elem School (85 vs. 49).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South Elem School reported a higher gifted & talented than Plainfield Elem School (2 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South Elem School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Plainfield Elem School (2 vs. 0).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at South Elem School
1 metric was reported by South Elem School. Comparable data for Plainfield Elem School is missing or suppressed.
Students per counselor
123:1
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Plainfield Elem School
$25,358.6
South Elem School
$25,358.6
Local revenue share
Plainfield Elem School
69.3%
South Elem School
69.3%
State revenue share
Plainfield Elem School
25.1%
South Elem School
25.1%
Federal revenue share
Plainfield Elem School
5.6%
South Elem School
5.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Plainfield Elem School
25.6%
South Elem School
25.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cook County
$81,797
Cook County
$81,797
Poverty rate
Cook County
13.3%
Cook County
13.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cook County
42%
Cook County
42%
Unemployment rate
Cook County
5.4%
Cook County
5.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.