At a glance
Reported students
543
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
627
Lakewood Falls Elem School: 543 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 504
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Lakewood Falls Elem School
Lakewood Falls Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Plainfield. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Plainfield SD 202. NCES reports 543 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (37.9%) and White (29.8%). English learners represent 36.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lakewood Falls Elem School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 36.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.8%
- Hispanic37.9%
- Black21.2%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Plainfield SD 202
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wesmere Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
544 reported students
Central Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
544 reported students
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
548 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
536 reported students
Freedom Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
526 reported students
Liberty Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
522 reported students
Public schools near Lakewood Falls Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Elementary School Elementary · Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 472 | 0.2 mi |
| Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary Elementary · Valley View CUSD 365U | KG–05 | 431 | 1.3 mi |
| Liberty Elementary School Elementary · Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 522 | 1.5 mi |
| Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch Elementary · Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 548 | 2 mi |
| Central Elem School Elementary · Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 544 | 3 mi |
| Eagle Pointe Elementary School Elementary · Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 594 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Falls Elem School
What grades does Lakewood Falls Elem School serve?
Lakewood Falls Elem School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Plainfield SD 202.
How many students attend Lakewood Falls Elem School?
Lakewood Falls Elem School reported 543 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 504 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lakewood Falls Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 543 students and 41.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lakewood Falls Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lakewood Falls Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Plainfield SD 202 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lakewood Falls Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lakewood Falls Elem School in?
Lakewood Falls Elem School is part of Plainfield SD 202, based in Plainfield, IL, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lakewood Falls Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Creekside Elementary School (0.2 mi), Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary (1.3 mi), Liberty Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.