Enrollment
336
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmwood Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmwood Elem School
Elmwood Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Zion, Illinois, enrolling 336 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Illinois schools and 26% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 336 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Zion Esd 6 spends $21,749 per pupil, 28% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Zion's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Elementary School (339 students): Elmwood Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 15.4:1).
Zion Esd 6 also operates Shiloh Park Middle School (358 students) and West Elementary School (339 students) alongside Elmwood Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elmwood Elem School compares
Elmwood Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,749
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zion Esd 6, which includes Elmwood Elem School.
$21,749
Per student
+28%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 57.4%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elmwood Elem School a good school?
Elmwood Elem School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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