Elmwood Elementary School
Tel:
(708) 452-6254
Elmwood Elementary School serves 610 students in grades 1-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Elmwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Elmwood Elementary School's student population of 610 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 1-6 |
Total Students | 610 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Elmwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Elmwood Elementary School is 0.57, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1962 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 5% |
Hispanic | 51% | 26% |
Black | 3% | 17% |
White | 42% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 7% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Elmwood Elementary School is Elmwood Park High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Elm Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John Mills Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elmwood Park Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-K | 229 students
0.3 miles
4 W Conti Pkwy
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 583-5860 0.3 PK-K 229 - Elmwood Park Elm Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 438 students
0.6 miles
7607 W Cortland St
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3550 0.6 7-8 438 - Elmwood Park John Mills Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 636 students
0.6 miles
2824 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560 0.6 1-6 636 - Elmwood Park Elmwood Park High School Grades: 9-12 | 930 students
0.7 miles
8201 W Fullerton Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7272 0.7 9-12 930 - River Grove River Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 717 students
1.1 miles
2650 Thatcher Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172 1.1 PK-8 717
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