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Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 645 students in Elmwood Community Unit School District 322. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
645 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elmwood Community Unit School District 322, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,078 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,276 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,078
$22,423
Spending / Student
$17,276
$21,662
Best Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Gr: 7-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Morgan St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Elmwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmwood Community Unit School District 322?
Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 manages 3 public schools serving 645 students.
What is the rank of Elmwood Community Unit School District 322?
Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 is ranked #203 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood Community Unit School District 322?
92% of Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmwood Community Unit School District 322?
Elmwood Community Unit School District 322 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Elmwood Community Unit School District 322's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,276 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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