- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elmwood, IL
Elmwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171405001758
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elmwood · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 208
- students enrolled
Elmwood High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elmwood, IL.
School address
District: Elmwood Cusd 322 · Illinois
NCES ID 171405001758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Elmwood High School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 171405001758 · Elmwood, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmwood Elem School (314 students)
Elmwood High School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Elmwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elmwood Elem S
Elmwood Elem School
314 students
- This school
Elmwood High School
208 students
- Elmwood Junior 100
Elmwood Junior High School
100 students
What this shows Elmwood High School reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmwood High School compares
Elmwood High 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.6 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 91.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Elmwood High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood High 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 high 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 (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood High School
How many students attend Elmwood High School?
Elmwood High School has 208 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elmwood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood High School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood High School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Elmwood, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood High School?
Elmwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Elmwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood High School ranks #1 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 High School, Elmwood Cusd 322 also operates Elmwood Elem School (314 students) and Elmwood Junior High School (100 students). See the Elmwood Cusd 322 district page for the complete list.