District 202's Commitment to Cultural Competency

District 202 Diversity Statement

Plainfield District 202 is committed to building an equitable and inclusive educational community.

Our district welcomes diversity in all of its many dimensions. We value students, families, and staff of varied backgrounds and encourage them to share their unique gifts to cultivate a rich educational experience.

We are dedicated to creating a learning environment that exposes students to the value of differences, broadens their perspectives, and prepares them to shape the world.

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Student Demographics

1990-91

2023-24

Total Enrollment

3,324

24,737

Low Income

0.2%

35.7%

English Learners

0.4%

12.7%

White

96.4%

48.9%

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%

25.4%

Black/African American 

0.0%

13.2%

Asian

1.0%

7.7%

Two or More Races

0.0.%

4.5%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.0%

0.3%

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific

0.0%

0.1%

Staff Demographics

2023-24

Total teachers

1,649.9

White

89.8%

Black

1.2%

Hispanic

6.1%

Asian

2.0%

American Indian 

0.3%

Two or More Races

0.6%

Pacific Islander

0.1.%

Male

21.5%

Female

78.5%

We recognize that there are additional cultural heritage celebrations that take place throughout the year, and our goal is to always be more inclusive. If you’d like us to include an additional month or celebration on this, please contact D202CCC@psd202.org