- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elwood, IN
Elwood Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Elwood Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180330000449
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elwood Jr-Sr High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Elwood · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elwood Jr-Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elwood Jr-Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elwood, IN.
School address
District: Elwood Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180330000449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Elwood Jr-Sr High School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 180330000449 · Elwood, IN Other · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 14.1:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Elwood Elementary School (412 students)
Elwood Jr-Sr High School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Elwood Jr-Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elwood Jr-Sr High School
650 students
- Elwood Element
Elwood Elementary School
412 students
- Elwood Interme
Elwood Intermediate School
400 students
What this shows Elwood Jr-Sr High School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elwood Jr-Sr High School compares
Elwood Jr-Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Indiana - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Elwood Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elwood Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elwood Jr-Sr High 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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elwood Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Elwood Jr-Sr High School?
Elwood Jr-Sr High School has 650 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elwood, IN. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwood Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwood Jr-Sr High School is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elwood Jr-Sr High School?
56.2% of students at Elwood Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elwood Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Elwood Jr-Sr High School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Elwood, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elwood Jr-Sr High School?
Elwood Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Elwood Jr-Sr High School rank among public schools in Elwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Elwood Jr-Sr High School ranks #3 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 Jr-Sr High School, Elwood Community School Corp also operates Elwood Elementary School (412 students) and Elwood Intermediate School (400 students). See the Elwood Community School Corp district page for the complete list.