Enrollment
650
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elwood Jr-Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elwood Jr-Sr High School
Elwood Jr-Sr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Elwood, Indiana, enrolling 650 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 650 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 412 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #311, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Elwood's public schools, it stands alongside Elwood Elementary School (412 students): Elwood Jr-Sr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 17.9:1).
Elwood Community School Corp also operates Elwood Elementary School (412 students) and Elwood Intermediate School (400 students) alongside Elwood Jr-Sr 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 Elwood Jr-Sr High School compares
Elwood Jr-Sr High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elwood Community School Corp, which includes Elwood Jr-Sr High 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 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
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 (~650 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Elwood on the city page.
Is Elwood Jr-Sr High School a good school?
Elwood Jr-Sr High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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