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Elmwood Elementary School

Summary:

Elmwood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Elmwood, Illinois, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 357 students. The school is part of the Elmwood CUSD 322 district, which is ranked 188 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elmwood Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 51.1%, compared to the state average of 41.2%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 47.8%, compared to the state average of 28.4%. The school's performance is particularly strong in the upper grades, with 6th-grade ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates of 67.3% and 51%, respectively. Elmwood Elementary School also has consistently high rankings for female and male student groups, as well as for low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 20% of Illinois elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2020-2021 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, Elmwood Elementary School outperforms many of them in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, particularly in the upper grades. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Elmwood's 6th-grade ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates were significantly higher than those of Limestone Walters Elementary School, the closest comparable school. Additionally, Elmwood Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (21.57% in 2022-2023), which is lower than the state average and several nearby schools, suggesting a more advantaged student population that may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 501 N Morgan St
       Elmwood, IL  61529-9455

(309) 742-4261

District: Elmwood CUSD 322

SchoolDigger Rank:
408th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,425 Help


Students who attend Elmwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Elmwood Junior High School
High:    Elmwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.4%
Two or more races:
4.2%
Hispanic:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.6% Help


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Compare Details Elmwood Elementary School ranks better than 80.3% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.22. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elmwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood Elementary School 408th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Elmwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Elmwood CUSD 322:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood CUSD 322 188th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elmwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Elmwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.89 468th 2020 76.8%
2004 82.11 270th 2030 86.7%
2005 74.28 511th 2022 74.7%
2006 73.85 553rd 2086 73.5%
2007 74.96 494th 2095 76.4%
2008 74.29 572nd 2092 72.7%
2009 78.48 417th 2120 80.3%
2010 78.87 392nd 2139 81.7%
2011 84.40 168th 2147 92.2%
2012 87.47 56th 2166 97.4%
2013 82.52 332nd 2167 84.7%
2014 81.30 361st 2093 82.8%
2015 72.47 487th 2052 76.3%
2016 62.92 676th 2046 67.0%
2017 70.31 558th 2044 72.7%
2018 57.35 810th 2037 60.2%
2019 62.84 717th 2086 65.6%
2021 76.74 392nd 1948 79.9%
2022 74.37 493rd 2082 76.3%
2023 75.64 457th 2077 78.0%
2024 78.22 408th 2067 80.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elmwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.11 530th 1765 70.0%
2019 55.04 680th 1816 62.6%
2021 84.86 89th 1514 94.1%
2022 63.55 463rd 1763 73.7%
2023 72.59 304th 1808 83.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Elmwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.75 903rd 1964 54.0%
2019 67.28 601st 2019 70.2%
2021 77.53 305th 1680 81.8%
2022 75.70 419th 1970 78.7%
2023 73.76 440th 1957 77.5%
2024 77.21 360th 1942 81.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Elmwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.81 631st 1972 68.0%
2019 58.94 747th 2019 63.0%
2021 65.37 488th 1707 71.4%
2022 69.62 522nd 1977 73.6%
2023 72.89 460th 1984 76.8%
2024 76.16 402nd 1959 79.5%
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Rank History for White students at Elmwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.55 921st 1463 37.0%
2019 42.89 865th 1462 40.8%
2021 62.86 436th 1308 66.7%
2022 59.72 531st 1425 62.7%
2023 56.95 571st 1419 59.8%
2024 65.89 420th 1392 69.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Elmwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 381 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 381
1990 356 n/a n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 359
1991 385 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1992 367 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1993 348 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1994 351 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1995 367 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1996 367 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1997 376 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1998 389 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1999 365 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2000 368 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2001 364 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2002 361 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2003 361 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2004 374 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 379
2005 373 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 2 379
2006 407 10 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2007 419 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 5 433
2008 417 4 1 4 0 n/a n/a 4 430
2009 406 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 11 423
2010 392 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 10 408
2011 364 2 1 3 3 0 6 0 379
2012 366 5 0 6 1 0 7 0 385
2013 353 1 0 5 0 0 8 0 367
2014 370 2 0 6 0 0 7 0 385
2015 359 2 2 6 0 0 9 0 378
2016 349 2 2 5 0 0 9 0 367
2017 347 3 4 7 0 0 12 0 373
2018 344 3 1 8 0 0 13 0 369
2019 345 6 0 9 0 1 16 0 377
2020 355 4 0 8 0 2 13 0 382
2021 311 3 0 7 0 0 12 0 333
2022 329 3 0 9 0 0 15 0 356
2023 330 4 0 8 0 0 15 0 357

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elmwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 381 17.6 21.6 n/a
1990 359 18.1 19.8 n/a
1991 388 18.5 20.9 n/a
1992 370 18.0 20.5 n/a
1993 354 19.3 18.3 n/a
1994 357 19.4 18.4 n/a
1995 368 19.5 18.9 n/a
1996 368 19.5 18.9 n/a
1997 378 20.0 18.9 n/a
1998 391 20.0 19.6 n/a
1999 366 19.3 19.0 n/a
2000 371 21.3 17.4 n/a
2001 368 21.5 17.1 n/a
2002 366 21.5 17.0 18.9
2003 366 21.5 17.0 18.9
2004 379 21.5 17.6 20.6
2005 379 21.5 17.6 15.1
2006 419 23.5 17.8 13.8
2007 433 26.0 16.7 13.8
2008 430 24.0 17.9 14.6
2009 423 25.0 16.9 15
2010 408 23.0 17.7 17.6
2011 379 23.0 16.4 14.5
2012 385 23.0 16.7 16.6
2013 367 27.5 13.3 13.9
2014 385 25.0 15.4 23.6
2015 378 22.0 17.1 18.5
2016 367 22.0 16.6 22.3
2017 373 21.0 17.7 16.6
2018 369 21.0 17.5 16
2019 377 21.0 17.9 23.9
2020 382 22.0 17.3 25.7
2021 333 n/a n/a n/a
2022 356 21.0 16.9 21.3
2023 357 21.0 16.9 21.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elmwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 381 17.6 21.6 n/a
1990 359 18.1 19.8 n/a
1991 388 18.5 20.9 n/a
1992 370 18.0 20.5 n/a
1993 354 19.3 18.3 n/a
1994 357 19.4 18.4 n/a
1995 368 19.5 18.9 n/a
1996 368 19.5 18.9 n/a
1997 378 20.0 18.9 n/a
1998 391 20.0 19.6 n/a
1999 366 19.3 19.0 n/a
2000 371 21.3 17.4 n/a
2001 368 21.5 17.1 n/a
2002 366 21.5 17.0 18.9
2003 366 21.5 17.0 18.9
2004 379 21.5 17.6 20.6
2005 379 21.5 17.6 15.1
2006 419 23.5 17.8 13.8
2007 433 26.0 16.7 13.8
2008 430 24.0 17.9 14.6
2009 423 25.0 16.9 15
2010 408 23.0 17.7 17.6
2011 379 23.0 16.4 14.5
2012 385 23.0 16.7 16.6
2013 367 27.5 13.3 13.9
2014 385 25.0 15.4 23.6
2015 378 22.0 17.1 18.5
2016 367 22.0 16.6 22.3
2017 373 21.0 17.7 16.6
2018 369 21.0 17.5 16
2019 377 21.0 17.9 23.9
2020 382 22.0 17.3 25.7
2021 333 n/a n/a n/a
2022 356 21.0 16.9 21.3
2023 357 21.0 16.9 21.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Elmwood Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201598.4%97.9%97.9%97.9%25.5%98.2%98.4%9.0%
201698.9%98.7%98.7%98.7%18.1%98.7%89.7%8.9%9.2%
201798.7%97.9%97.9%97.9%23.2%97.9%98.7%8.8%14.4%
201898.1%97.3%97.3%97.3%21.2%97.6%98.4%9.7%11.5%
201997.9%97.1%97.1%97.1%22.3%97.4%97.9%8.4%13.7%
202197.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%10.3%14.6%
202295.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%9.5%11.4%
202398.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%9.5%13.2%
202496.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%10.0%13.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elmwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $51 (0.6%) $8,965 (99.4%) $9,016
2020 $100 (1.2%) $8,163 (98.8%) $8,262
2021 $120 (1.4%) $8,682 (98.6%) $8,802
2022 $120 (1.4%) $8,682 (98.6%) $8,802
2023 $81 (0.8%) $10,466 (99.2%) $10,547
2024 $592 (5.2%) $10,833 (94.8%) $11,425

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elmwood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 717th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 457th of 2077 Elementary schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Elementary School)38.824.4
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood CUSD 322)38.824.4
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Elementary School)46.942.2
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmwood CUSD 322)46.942.2
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Elementary School)4239.1
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood CUSD 322)4239.1
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Elementary School)3443.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood CUSD 322)3443.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Elementary School)51.644.9
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood CUSD 322)51.644.9
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Elementary School)32.940.9
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood CUSD 322)32.940.9
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Elmwood Elementary School)73.467.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (Elmwood CUSD 322)73.467.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Elementary School)41.562.7
 21.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood CUSD 322)41.562.7
 21.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Elementary School)15.353
 37.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood CUSD 322)15.353
 37.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students377357
 5.3%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic98
 11.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White345330
 4.3%
Two or More Races1615
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.9%21.6%
 2.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 357 students attended Elmwood Elementary School.

Students who attend Elmwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elmwood Junior High School
High : Elmwood High School

Students at Elmwood Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Elmwood Elementary School ranks 408th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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