Enrollment
412
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elwood Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elwood Elementary School
Elwood Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Elwood, Indiana, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 503 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #314.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Elwood's public schools, it stands alongside Elwood Jr-Sr High School (650 students): Elwood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 14.1:1).
Elwood Community School Corp also operates Elwood Jr-Sr High School (650 students) and Elwood Intermediate School (400 students) alongside Elwood Elementary 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 Elwood Elementary School compares
Elwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,457
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elwood Community School Corp, which includes Elwood Elementary School.
$11,457
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 61.2%
Federal 12.6%
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 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
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Elwood on the city page.
Is Elwood Elementary School a good school?
Elwood Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana 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 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.
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