Elwood Jr/Sr High School is a public high school located in Elwood, Indiana.
Serving 633 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elwood Jr-sr High School's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Red and Royal blue
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Mascot
Panther
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 0.25, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Alexandria-monroe High School, Frankton Jr-sr 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%.
How many students attend Elwood Jr-sr High School?
633 students attend Elwood Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Elwood Jr-sr High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Corporation School District.
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