Serving 633 students in grades 7-12, Elwood Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elwood Jr-sr High School's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elwood Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elwood Jr-sr High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1564 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
89%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elwood Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Elwood Jr-sr High School is ranked #1564 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Elwood Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Elwood Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexandria-monroe High School, Frankton Jr-sr High School, Tipton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elwood Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Elwood Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Elwood Jr-sr High School?
633 students attend Elwood Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Elwood Jr-sr High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elwood Jr-sr High School?
Elwood Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elwood Jr-sr High School offer ?
Elwood Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Elwood Jr-sr High School part of?
Elwood Jr-sr High School is part of Elwood Community School Corp School District.
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