Enrollment
314
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+7% 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 combined-grade school in Elmwood, Illinois, enrolling 314 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 314 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1013 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Elmwood Cusd 322 spends $12,475 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Elmwood Cusd 322 also operates Elmwood High School (208 students) and Elmwood Junior High School (100 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,475
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmwood Cusd 322, which includes Elmwood Elem School.
$12,475
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 35.4%
Federal 8.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other 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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, 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 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. See all public schools in Elmwood on the city page.
Is Elmwood Elem School a good school?
Elmwood Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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