3025 Ezra Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Elmwood Elementary School serves 388 students in grades 3-5.
Elmwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elmwood Elementary School's student population of 388 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
388 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Elmwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Elmwood Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#3321 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
57%
27%
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Black
31%
17%
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White
4%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Elmwood Elementary School often compared to?

Elmwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Trail School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Elmwood Elementary School?

388 students attend Elmwood Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Elmwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What grades does Elmwood Elementary School offer ?

Elmwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5

What school district is Elmwood Elementary School part of?

Elmwood Elementary School is part of Zion Education Service District 6 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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