Elwood C C School

Elwood C C School, a mid-tier primary school in Elwood, Illinois, operated by Elwood CCSD 203, teaches 331 students, covering grades pre-K through 8.

Elwood C C School sits inside Elwood CCSD 203, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

In terms of who attends, Elwood C C School lists that White students make up the majority at 59%. Beyond that, the school lists 28% Hispanic, 9% Black, 3% multiracial. Compared to Will County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 33 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.9:1, putting Elwood C C School tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 30% of students at Elwood C C School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Will County runs at roughly 44%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

With demographic context factored in, Elwood C C School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 54.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 54.1%.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Will County indicate median household income runs about $109,984, 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Elwood C C School is one of 209 public schools in Will County (combined enrollment of about 113,008 students).

The closest other public school is N B Galloway Elem School, roughly 5.7 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Elwood C C School operates from a small-town location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Elwood C C School has held roughly steady, going from 338 students in 2018 to 331 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share decreased from 79% to 59%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 12.1:1 in 2018 to 10.1:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.