- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Zion, IL
Elmwood Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174386004353
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Elem School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Zion · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 336
- students enrolled
Elmwood Elem School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elem School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Zion, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Elmwood Elem School shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-24.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 174386004353 · Zion, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Shiloh Park Middle School (358 students)
Elmwood Elem School shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-24.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 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
- Shiloh Park Mi
Shiloh Park Middle School
358 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
339 students
- This school
Elmwood Elem School
336 students
- Zion Central M
Zion Central Middle School
330 students
- Beulah Park El
Beulah Park Elem School
289 students
- Lakeview Schoo
Lakeview School
249 students
What this shows Elmwood Elem School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmwood Elem School compares
Elmwood Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.3%
African American 28.6%
White 5.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Elmwood Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Zion Esd 6 reports $22,368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Park Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zion Central Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beulah Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Zion
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Elem School
How many students attend Elmwood Elem School?
Elmwood Elem School has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Zion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elem School is 17.7:1, which is 26% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% higher 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 Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment, in Zion, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Elem School?
Elmwood Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Zion?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elem School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Zion, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Zion on the city page.
What other schools are in Zion Esd 6?
Besides Elmwood Elem School, Zion Esd 6 also operates Shiloh Park Middle School (358 students), West Elementary School (339 students), and Zion Central Middle School (330 students). See the Zion Esd 6 district page for the complete list.