Serving 399 students in grades 3-6, Elwood Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elwood Intermediate School's student population of 399 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elwood Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elwood Intermediate School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1459 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
82%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elwood Intermediate School's ranking?
Elwood Intermediate School is ranked #1459 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Elwood Intermediate School often compared to?
Elwood Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tipton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Elwood Intermediate School?
399 students attend Elwood Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Elwood Intermediate School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elwood Intermediate School?
Elwood Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elwood Intermediate School offer ?
Elwood Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Elwood Intermediate School part of?
Elwood Intermediate School is part of Elwood Community School Corp School District.
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