Serving 712 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elmwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elmwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Elmwood Elementary School's student population of 712 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elmwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmwood Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
66%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmwood Elementary School's ranking?
Elmwood Elementary School is ranked #280 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Elmwood Elementary School often compared to?
Elmwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like May Watts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary School?
712 students attend Elmwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Elmwood Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elmwood Elementary School offer ?
Elmwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elmwood Elementary School part of?
Elmwood Elementary School is part of Naperville CUSD 203 School District.
In what neighborhood is Elmwood Elementary School located?
Elmwood Elementary School is located in the Naperville Park District neighborhood of Naperville, IL. There are 35 other public schools located in Naperville Park District.
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