- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elwood, IN
Elwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180330000448
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elwood Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Elwood · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elwood, IN.
School address
District: Elwood Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180330000448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Elwood Elementary School shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 180330000448 · Elwood, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 17.9:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Elwood Jr-Sr High School (650 students)
Elwood Elementary School shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Elwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elwood Jr-Sr H
Elwood Jr-Sr High School
650 students
- This school
Elwood Elementary School
412 students
- Elwood Interme
Elwood Intermediate School
400 students
What this shows Elwood Elementary School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elwood Elementary School compares
Elwood Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Indiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$13,135
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Elwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elwood Community School Corp reports $13,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elwood Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Elwood
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elwood Elementary School
How many students attend Elwood Elementary School?
Elwood Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elwood, IN. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwood Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elwood Elementary School?
55.3% of students at Elwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elwood Elementary School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Elwood, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elwood Elementary School?
Elwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Elwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Elwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elwood, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Elwood Community School Corp?
Besides Elwood Elementary School, Elwood Community School Corp also operates Elwood Jr-Sr High School (650 students) and Elwood Intermediate School (400 students). See the Elwood Community School Corp district page for the complete list.