Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Elwood Elementary 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 75-79% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elwood Elementary School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
EMPOWERING OUR FUTURE ONE CHILD AT A TIME
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elwood Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
83%
62%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Elwood Elementary School often compared to?
Elwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frankton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Elwood Elementary School?
412 students attend Elwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Elwood Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elwood Elementary School?
Elwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elwood Elementary School offer ?
Elwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elwood Elementary School part of?
Elwood Elementary School is part of Elwood Community School Corp School District.
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