Enrollment
100
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elmwood, IL
Elmwood Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171405001757
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Junior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Elmwood · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 100
- students enrolled
Elmwood Junior High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elmwood, IL.
School address
District: Elmwood Cusd 322 · Illinois
NCES ID 171405001757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmwood Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmwood Junior High School
Elmwood Junior High School is a small middle school in Elmwood, Illinois, enrolling 100 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Illinois schools, with 100 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1111 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Elem School (314 students) and Elmwood High School (208 students) alongside Elmwood Junior High 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 Junior High School compares
Elmwood Junior High 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$12,475
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 92.0%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Elmwood Junior High 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 Junior High 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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle 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 (~100 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Junior High School
How many students attend Elmwood Junior High School?
Elmwood Junior High School has 100 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elmwood, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Junior High School is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood Junior High School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Elmwood, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Junior High School?
Elmwood Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Elmwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Junior High School ranks #3 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 Junior High School a good school?
Elmwood Junior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois. 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 Junior High School, Elmwood Cusd 322 also operates Elmwood Elem School (314 students) and Elmwood High School (208 students). See the Elmwood Cusd 322 district page for the complete list.
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