Elwood Intermediate School

1207 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 416 students in grades 3-6, Elwood Intermediate 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 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elwood Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Elwood Intermediate School's student population of 416 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
416 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Elwood Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elwood Intermediate School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1354 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Elwood Intermediate School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elwood Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elwood Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elwood Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
13%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Elwood Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Elwood Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
83%
64%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Elwood Intermediate School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Elwood Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elwood Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elwood Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elwood Intermediate School's ranking?
Elwood Intermediate School is ranked #1354 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Elwood Intermediate School often compared to?
Elwood Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tipton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Elwood Intermediate School?
416 students attend Elwood Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Elwood Intermediate School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elwood Intermediate School?
Elwood Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elwood Intermediate School offer ?
Elwood Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Elwood Intermediate School part of?
Elwood Intermediate School is part of Elwood Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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