- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmwood, IL
Elmwood Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171405001756
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Elmwood · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 314
- students enrolled
Elmwood Elem School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elmwood, IL.
School address
District: Elmwood Cusd 322 · Illinois
NCES ID 171405001756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Elmwood Elem School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 171405001756 · Elmwood, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 15:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmwood High School (208 students)
Elmwood Elem School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Elmwood Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elmwood Elem School
314 students
- Elmwood High S
Elmwood High School
208 students
- Elmwood Junior 100
Elmwood Junior High School
100 students
What this shows Elmwood Elem School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmwood Elem School compares
Elmwood Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,584
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Elmwood Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Elmwood Cusd 322 reports $12,584 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elmwood Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Elem School
How many students attend Elmwood Elem School?
Elmwood Elem School has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmwood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elem School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood Elem School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Elmwood, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Elem School?
Elmwood Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elmwood Elem School rank among public schools in Elmwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elmwood, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Elmwood Cusd 322?
Besides Elmwood Elem School, Elmwood Cusd 322 also operates Elmwood High School (208 students) and Elmwood Junior High School (100 students). See the Elmwood Cusd 322 district page for the complete list.