Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elmwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Elmwood Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
341 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Elmwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%

Hispanic
3%
28%

Black
1%
16%

White
90%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 #683 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Elmwood Elementary School often compared to?
Elmwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farmington Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary School?
341 students attend Elmwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Elmwood Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elmwood Elementary School offer ?
Elmwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Elmwood Elementary School part of?
Elmwood Elementary School is part of Elmwood CUSD 322 School District.
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