Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Elwood C C School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Elwood C C School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Elwood, IL, covering approximately 29.2 square miles. Typically, it takes about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which reaches up to 5.9 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elwood C C School's student population of 331 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
331 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elwood C C School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elwood C C School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elwood C C School's ranking?
Elwood C C School is ranked #759 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Elwood C C School often compared to?
Elwood C C Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crystal Lawns Elementary School, Eisenhower Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Elwood C C School?
331 students attend Elwood C C School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Elwood C C School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elwood C C School?
Elwood C C School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elwood C C School offer ?
Elwood C C School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Elwood C C School part of?
Elwood C C School is part of Elwood CCSD 203 School District.
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