The top reported proficiency rate is 64% in English language arts. The lowest is 51% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Wallin Oaks Elementary School
Wallin Oaks Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Plainfield, a southwest Chicago suburb experiencing rapid residential growth. The school is part of Plainfield SD 202, which operates across Plainfield, Bolingbrook, and Joliet.
The school's test results show an uneven profile across grades and subjects. In grade three, reading and math proficiency each reach the mid-to-upper range. By grade four, math proficiency drops noticeably. Grade five math falls further, while reading rebounds slightly. Science proficiency in grade five sits at the lower-to-middle range. The school achieved full or near-full testing participation across all measured grades, so the results reflect most students who attend. Grade six and above are not tested at this school because Wallin Oaks serves only through fifth grade.
The proficiency index across all tested grades and subjects places the school above the midpoint when compared to other districts in Will County. Parents reviewing state testing results may want to understand the pattern of declining math performance between grades three and five and discuss with the school what instructional approaches address that slide.
Wallin Oaks enrolls a diverse student body. The enrollment includes a substantial share of white students, along with meaningful populations of Hispanic, Asian, and Black students, reflecting broader demographic shifts in Plainfield. Approximately one in five students are Hispanic; about one in seven are Asian. The school does not report free-or-reduced-price-lunch rates or English learner enrollment, so family economic composition and language support needs are not publicly available. Special education enrollment data is also missing.
Plainfield itself is among Illinois's fastest-growing communities. New residential subdivisions and mixed-use developments are reshaping the village, which retains a historic downtown core along Lockport Street but has dispersed significantly into newer neighborhoods. The housing market reflects that expansion: home values have appreciated and rental costs are moderate relative to the national benchmark. The area is car-dependent outside downtown, and there is no Metra service in Plainfield itself.
An immediate context for families: Plainfield SD 202's Board approved high school boundary changes in December 2025 that take effect in the 2026-27 school year. Wallin Oaks feeds into Plainfield North High School, but ten subdivisions in the district, including Wallin Woods, are being reassigned to Plainfield Central or Plainfield East to relieve overcrowding at North. Families in affected subdivisions should confirm their attendance boundary with the district, as current 10th and 11th graders will have an option to stay or transfer.
At the district level, Plainfield SD 202 recently shifted from Tier 1 to Tier 2 status under Illinois's funding formula, resulting in a substantial annual cut in state revenue. The district has signaled likely reductions in staffing and programs beginning in 2026-27, though final decisions had not been made as of mid-2026. This is a multi-year fiscal pressure that may affect class sizes and elective offerings. On a positive note, the district redesigned its kindergarten model in fall 2025 to place a full-time paraprofessional in every classroom and implemented a staggered start, and all 29 district schools earned a commendable state designation, removing the district from Illinois's targeted-support list.
Wallin Oaks is a regular public school with no specialized magnet or charter designation. The school's demographic and academic profile fits families seeking a neighborhood elementary in an expanding suburban community with moderate diversity and mixed test outcomes, where the upper grades show softer math results warranting conversation with school leadership.
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