- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Elmwood Junior High School held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.7 → 6.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 171405001757 · Elmwood, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmwood Elem School (314 students)
Elmwood Junior High School held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.7 → 6.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Elmwood Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elmwood Elem S
Elmwood Elem School
314 students
- Elmwood High S
Elmwood High School
208 students
- This school 100
Elmwood Junior High School
100 students
What this shows Elmwood Junior High School reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmwood Junior High School compares
Elmwood Junior 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,584
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
Counselors0.1 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.
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
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 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
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~100 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.