Enrollment
331
Elementary
STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ELWOOD CCSD 203·NCES 171416001763
Elwood C C School
409 N Chicago St, Elwood, IL 60421 · (815) 423-5588 · Will County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL331 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
33 FTE teachers
STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
99 students
STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
IAR + ISA 2024-25 . % Proficient (Levels 4-5)English Language Arts
57.8%
IL avg 51.0% . +9.2pp since 2023
Math
52.0%
IL avg 37.9% . +12.9pp since 2023
What this means: On the IAR + ISA, Illinois's statewide test, about 58 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 52 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Illinois schools, those numbers are about 51 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 9 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 13 points.
Source: IAR + ISA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
54.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
54.3%
based on IL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-0.1pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 54% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 54% typical for Illinois schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Illinois's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
331
-7 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
was 12.1:1
% White
59%
was 79%
% Hispanic
28%
was 16%
% Black
9%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
About 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.
Will County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
701,462
Census ACS
Median income
$109,984
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
209
113,008 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- N B Galloway Elem School5.7 mi · 364
- Wilson Creek Elem Sch5.8 mi · 545
- Channahon Junior High School5.9 mi · 269
- Pioneer Path6.1 mi · 244
- Laraway School6.3 mi · 433
- Manhattan Intermediate School6.5 mi · 417
Frequently asked questions
About Elwood C C SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Elwood C C School?
Elwood C C School enrolls approximately 331 students in grades PK-08.
Is Elwood C C School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Elwood C C School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Elwood C C School?
Approximately 10.1:1 students per teacher at Elwood C C School.
How diverse is Elwood C C School?
Elwood C C School reports a student body of 59% White, 28% Hispanic, 9% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Elwood C C School in?
Elwood C C School is part of Elwood CCSD 203.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.