Elwood CCSD 203 School District

409 N Chicago St
Elwood, IL 60421-9367
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Elwood CCSD 203 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 286 students in Elwood CCSD 203 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Elwood CCSD 203 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,399 Schools
# Students
286 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elwood CCSD 203 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#157 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(20-21)
35-39%
28%
40-44%
30%
60-69%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
27%
28%
% Black
11%
16%
% White
60%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $38,689 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,416 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,689
$21,990
Spending / Student
$39,416
$21,244

Best Elwood CCSD 203 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elwood C C School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
409 N Chicago St
Elwood, IL 60421
(815) 423-5588
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elwood CCSD 203 School District?
Elwood CCSD 203 School District manages 1 public schools serving 286 students.
What is the rank of Elwood CCSD 203 School District?
Elwood CCSD 203 School District is ranked #154 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elwood CCSD 203 School District?
60% of Elwood CCSD 203 School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elwood CCSD 203 School District?
Elwood CCSD 203 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Elwood CCSD 203 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,416 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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