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Wesmere Elementary School

Summary:

Wesmere Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plainfield, Illinois, serving 567 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Plainfield School District 202, which is ranked 291 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Wesmere Elementary School has higher spending per student compared to the district average, its academic performance lags behind. Only 26.3% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 22.3% were proficient or better in mathematics, significantly lower than the district and state averages. However, the school's African American and Hispanic students, as well as English Language Learners and students with disabilities, perform better than the overall school. Chronic absenteeism has also increased sharply, from 3.4% in 2020-2021 to 17.3% in 2023-2024, which may be contributing to the lower academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Charles Reed Elementary School, Grand Prairie Elementary School, and River View Elementary School, Wesmere Elementary School generally performs worse in terms of test scores and rankings. The school and district may need to closely examine their strategies and interventions to address these challenges and better support the academic growth of all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2001 Wesmere Pkwy
       Plainfield, IL  60586-6298

(815) 439-3244

District: Plainfield School District 202

SchoolDigger Rank:
1172nd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,664 Help


Students who attend Wesmere Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Drauden Point Middle School
High:    Plainfield South High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  567

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.4%
Hispanic:
31.2%
African American:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wesmere Elementary School ranks worse than 56.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 16th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Plainfield School District 202. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.11. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Wesmere Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Plainfield School District 202.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wesmere Elementary School is $14,664, which is the 7th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Plainfield School District 202.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wesmere Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wesmere Elementary School 1172nd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Wesmere Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Plainfield School District 202:

SchoolDigger ranks Plainfield School District 202 291st of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wesmere Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wesmere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.88 782nd 2020 61.3%
2004 59.29 1018th 2030 49.9%
2005 57.91 1043rd 2022 48.4%
2006 63.41 940th 2086 54.9%
2007 60.72 1015th 2095 51.6%
2008 65.44 880th 2092 57.9%
2009 64.20 929th 2120 56.2%
2010 69.88 738th 2139 65.5%
2011 66.36 854th 2147 60.2%
2012 69.74 742nd 2166 65.7%
2013 60.74 926th 2167 57.3%
2014 57.08 941st 2093 55.0%
2015 45.00 1008th 2052 50.9%
2016 50.87 934th 2046 54.3%
2017 44.95 1061st 2044 48.1%
2018 40.70 1151st 2037 43.5%
2019 52.53 928th 2086 55.5%
2021 40.01 1051st 1948 46.0%
2022 54.59 849th 2082 59.2%
2023 45.74 1038th 2077 50.0%
2024 39.11 1172nd 2067 43.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wesmere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.87 399th 718 44.4%
2019 23.89 688th 743 7.4%
2021 51.75 159th 537 70.4%
2022 37.45 489th 768 36.3%
2023 52.21 270th 788 65.7%
2024 48.61 330th 826 60.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wesmere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.02 460th 763 39.7%
2019 51.48 444th 1194 62.8%
2021 38.01 360th 640 43.8%
2022 69.05 204th 1113 81.7%
2023 46.66 507th 1156 56.1%
2024 44.31 568th 1195 52.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wesmere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.29 1181st 1765 33.1%
2019 41.05 1074th 1816 40.9%
2021 56.15 496th 1514 67.2%
2022 71.95 290th 1763 83.6%
2023 50.05 811th 1808 55.1%
2024 47.59 853rd 1793 52.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Wesmere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.99 926th 1964 52.9%
2019 57.18 802nd 2019 60.3%
2021 45.00 841st 1680 49.9%
2022 55.03 766th 1970 61.1%
2023 46.21 962nd 1957 50.8%
2024 39.26 1096th 1942 43.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wesmere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.98 252nd 907 72.2%
2024 51.03 330th 886 62.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Wesmere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.08 1355th 1972 31.3%
2019 46.54 999th 2019 50.5%
2021 31.76 1101st 1707 35.5%
2022 51.20 853rd 1977 56.9%
2023 43.88 1027th 1984 48.2%
2024 37.12 1143rd 1959 41.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Wesmere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.87 358th 698 48.7%
2019 88.10 33rd 711 95.4%
2021 79.47 25th 428 94.2%
2022 80.17 54th 684 92.1%
2023 59.99 181st 692 73.8%
2024 45.41 312th 655 52.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wesmere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.05 418th 938 55.4%
2019 47.00 468th 955 51.0%
2021 58.73 200th 742 73.0%
2022 59.51 274th 954 71.3%
2023 59.35 291st 970 70.0%
2024 47.90 425th 959 55.7%
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Rank History for White students at Wesmere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.11 1137th 1463 22.3%
2019 39.96 914th 1462 37.5%
2021 25.42 1051st 1308 19.6%
2022 40.33 876th 1425 38.5%
2023 34.32 979th 1419 31.0%
2024 28.96 1038th 1392 25.4%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Wesmere Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 492 15 11 28 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1998 433 12 10 18 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1999 626 13 11 31 1 n/a n/a 0 682
2000 697 7 13 41 1 n/a n/a 0 759
2001 607 19 16 53 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2002 817 72 23 105 1 n/a n/a 0 1018
2003 817 72 23 105 1 n/a n/a 0 1018
2004 839 72 21 110 1 n/a n/a 0 1043
2005 809 35 21 125 2 n/a n/a 49 1041
2006 822 41 21 135 2 n/a n/a 60 1081
2007 781 42 26 123 2 n/a n/a 79 1053
2008 642 43 17 120 0 n/a n/a 57 879
2009 649 51 20 127 0 n/a n/a 54 901
2010 591 63 19 101 0 n/a n/a 52 826
2011 519 49 14 133 4 0 31 0 750
2012 463 46 13 127 3 0 27 0 679
2013 440 42 17 150 1 0 22 0 672
2014 389 41 12 151 0 0 24 0 617
2015 348 49 10 130 1 0 23 0 561
2016 325 47 11 127 1 0 19 0 530
2017 290 47 7 125 1 0 22 0 492
2018 258 55 5 138 2 0 27 0 485
2019 292 62 11 135 4 0 22 0 526
2020 290 69 12 144 3 0 22 0 540
2021 276 78 14 143 3 0 18 0 532
2022 273 88 12 162 3 0 19 0 557
2023 246 107 14 177 4 0 19 0 567

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wesmere Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 547 20.0 27.4 n/a
1998 473 21.0 22.5 n/a
1999 682 28.9 23.6 n/a
2000 759 35.8 21.2 n/a
2001 695 32.9 21.1 n/a
2002 1018 52.0 19.6 1.3
2003 1018 52.0 19.6 1.3
2004 1043 50.0 20.9 1
2005 1041 50.2 20.7 3.1
2006 1081 52.5 20.6 4.4
2007 1053 48.0 21.9 4.9
2008 879 41.0 21.4 7.1
2009 901 42.8 21.1 6.8
2010 826 45.0 18.3 12.1
2011 750 43.0 17.4 11.3
2012 679 38.0 17.8 15.3
2013 672 47.0 14.2 18
2014 617 35.0 17.6 16.9
2015 561 36.0 15.5 25
2016 530 35.0 15.1 25.5
2017 492 35.3 13.9 26.6
2018 485 35.0 13.8 31.3
2019 526 37.7 13.9 29.1
2020 540 38.7 13.9 32.8
2021 532 n/a n/a n/a
2022 557 40.2 13.8 35.4
2023 567 41.0 13.8 43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wesmere Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 547 20.0 27.4 n/a
1998 473 21.0 22.5 n/a
1999 682 28.9 23.6 n/a
2000 759 35.8 21.2 n/a
2001 695 32.9 21.1 n/a
2002 1018 52.0 19.6 1.3
2003 1018 52.0 19.6 1.3
2004 1043 50.0 20.9 1
2005 1041 50.2 20.7 3.1
2006 1081 52.5 20.6 4.4
2007 1053 48.0 21.9 4.9
2008 879 41.0 21.4 7.1
2009 901 42.8 21.1 6.8
2010 826 45.0 18.3 12.1
2011 750 43.0 17.4 11.3
2012 679 38.0 17.8 15.3
2013 672 47.0 14.2 18
2014 617 35.0 17.6 16.9
2015 561 36.0 15.5 25
2016 530 35.0 15.1 25.5
2017 492 35.3 13.9 26.6
2018 485 35.0 13.8 31.3
2019 526 37.7 13.9 29.1
2020 540 38.7 13.9 32.8
2021 532 n/a n/a n/a
2022 557 40.2 13.8 35.4
2023 567 41.0 13.8 43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Wesmere Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.3%99.1%
201699.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201799.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201899.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201999.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
202198.2%97.8%97.8%97.8%98.2%98.2%98.2%
202298.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
202396.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%
202498.0%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%98.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wesmere Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $715 (5.6%) $11,958 (94.4%) $12,673
2020 $826 (6.6%) $11,717 (93.4%) $12,543
2021 $579 (4.4%) $12,659 (95.6%) $13,238
2022 $579 (4.4%) $12,659 (95.6%) $13,238
2023 $510 (3.7%) $13,318 (96.3%) $13,828
2024 $883 (6.0%) $13,781 (94.0%) $14,664

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wesmere Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 928th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1038th of 2077 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wesmere Elementary School)36.318.5
 17.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plainfield School District 202)41.238.1
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wesmere Elementary School)37.729.9
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plainfield School District 202)50.944.4
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wesmere Elementary School)44.745.7
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Plainfield School District 202)47.143.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wesmere Elementary School)36.927.7
 9.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Plainfield School District 202)38.233.9
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wesmere Elementary School)32.423.7
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Plainfield School District 202)49.444
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wesmere Elementary School)23.111.2
 11.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Plainfield School District 202)34.326.4
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Wesmere Elementary School)5550
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Plainfield School District 202)65.662.1
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students526567
 7.8%
African American62107
 72.6%
American Indian44
Asian1114
 27.3%
Hispanic135177
 31.1%
Pacific Islander00
White292246
 15.8%
Two or More Races2219
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.1%43%
 13.9%

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Students at Wesmere Elementary School are 43% White, 31% Hispanic, 19% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Wesmere Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Drauden Point Middle School
High : Plainfield South High School

Wesmere Elementary School ranks 1172nd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 567 students attended Wesmere Elementary School.


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