Serving 650 students in grades 7-12, Elwood Jr-sr High 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 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elwood Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Elwood, IN, covering approximately 14.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elwood Jr-sr High School's student population of 650 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Elwood Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elwood Jr-sr High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1518 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Royal blue
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elwood Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Elwood Jr-sr High School is ranked #1518 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Elwood Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Elwood Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frankton Jr-sr High School, Alexandria-monroe High School, Tipton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elwood Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Elwood Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Elwood Jr-sr High School?
650 students attend Elwood Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Elwood Jr-sr High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elwood Jr-sr High School?
Elwood Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elwood Jr-sr High School offer ?
Elwood Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elwood Jr-sr High School part of?
Elwood Jr-sr High School is part of Elwood Community School Corp School District.
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