These old country schools were attended by children of all ages, and many times the children were ungraded with the teacher giving individual attention to each student according to his ability. The schools were usually single rooms with a small cloak room with nails and shelves for coats and dinner buckets. Double desks were usually the norm so that two children could share one book. Friends were known to rush to school on the first day so they could share a desk. Most schools had a pot bellied stove for heat with one of the older boys in charge of bringing in wood, coal or corn cobs to keep the fire going. Subjects taught included reading, spelling, writing, arithmetic, geography, grammar, history, physiology, philosophy and algebra. Many of the older farm boys attended school only during those times when farm chores did not take precedence.
In 1921-1922, five of the county district schools consolidated with the Plainfield Village School. This new school district became Plainfiled Consolidated Community School District 202. From 1948 through the 1950's, more county schools joined the 202 district. Many of the county school names are familiar, such as Lily Cache, Pilcher, Tyler, Smith, Caton Farm and Van Horn. Plainfield 202 is now one of the largest school districts in the state of Illinois.