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Elmwood Elementary School

Summary:

Elmwood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Elmwood Park, Illinois, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 544 students. The school is part of the Elmwood Park CUSD 401 district, which is ranked 370 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elmwood Elementary School has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 1170th place in 2013-2014 to 758th place in 2023-2024, with a 3-star rating. The school's performance in English Language Arts (ELA) is generally higher than the district and state averages, while its Mathematics performance is slightly lower. However, the school's Science performance is stronger, with 51.3% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 45.9% for the district and 53.2% for the state. Elmwood Elementary School also performs well with Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, but its performance with Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students is relatively lower.

Compared to nearby schools, John Mills Elementary School has similar performance to Elmwood Elementary School, while Willard Elementary School in the neighboring River Forest School District 90 consistently outperforms Elmwood Elementary School and the state averages in both ELA and Mathematics. Schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299, such as Burbank Elementary and Dever Elementary, generally perform lower than Elmwood Elementary School across all subject areas.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2319 N 76th Ave
       Elmwood Park, IL  60707-3027

(708) 452-6254

District: Elmwood Park CUSD 401

SchoolDigger Rank:
758th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,885 Help


Students who attend Elmwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Elm Middle School
High:    Elmwood Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  544

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.6%
White:
36.0%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.8% Help


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Compare Details Elmwood Elementary School ranks better than 63.3% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.28. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elmwood Elementary School is $15,885.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elmwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood Elementary School 758th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Elmwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Elmwood Park CUSD 401:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood Park CUSD 401 370th 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 48.59 1242nd 2020 38.5%
2004 61.84 930th 2030 54.2%
2005 59.55 993rd 2022 50.9%
2006 59.79 1061st 2086 49.1%
2007 58.01 1098th 2095 47.6%
2008 54.49 1173rd 2092 43.9%
2009 58.45 1085th 2120 48.8%
2010 60.97 1025th 2139 52.1%
2011 50.76 1266th 2147 41.0%
2012 54.02 1188th 2166 45.2%
2013 43.28 1320th 2167 39.1%
2014 46.65 1170th 2093 44.1%
2015 38.25 1171st 2052 42.9%
2016 52.14 916th 2046 55.2%
2017 46.61 1029th 2044 49.7%
2018 46.41 1014th 2037 50.2%
2019 62.28 728th 2086 65.1%
2021 38.56 1082nd 1948 44.5%
2022 41.01 1157th 2082 44.4%
2023 47.51 1004th 2077 51.7%
2024 58.28 758th 2067 63.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Elmwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.79 358th 718 50.1%
2019 75.13 68th 743 90.8%
2021 53.74 146th 537 72.8%
2022 47.98 321st 768 58.2%
2023 56.67 235th 788 70.2%
2024 67.30 131st 826 84.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Elmwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.02 461st 763 39.6%
2019 52.96 425th 1194 64.4%
2021 52.95 232nd 640 63.8%
2022 35.32 648th 1113 41.8%
2023 38.48 637th 1156 44.9%
2024 36.79 700th 1195 41.4%
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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 55.04 681st 1765 61.4%
2019 74.85 253rd 1816 86.1%
2021 44.12 766th 1514 49.4%
2022 62.54 478th 1763 72.9%
2023 44.96 935th 1808 48.3%
2024 65.18 440th 1793 75.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

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 48.51 953rd 1964 51.5%
2019 63.30 682nd 2019 66.2%
2021 35.40 1026th 1680 38.9%
2022 36.74 1159th 1970 41.2%
2023 47.13 946th 1957 51.7%
2024 56.03 747th 1942 61.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Elmwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.20 457th 907 49.6%
2024 47.22 376th 886 57.6%
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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 44.11 1006th 1972 49.0%
2019 58.31 759th 2019 62.4%
2021 36.72 1003rd 1707 41.2%
2022 45.51 972nd 1977 50.8%
2023 46.41 964th 1984 51.4%
2024 58.95 701st 1959 64.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Elmwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.77 496th 938 47.1%
2019 63.08 247th 955 74.1%
2021 37.94 436th 742 41.2%
2022 48.32 430th 954 54.9%
2023 50.98 410th 970 57.7%
2024 61.29 270th 959 71.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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 48.67 749th 1463 48.8%
2019 63.26 491st 1462 66.4%
2021 42.39 736th 1308 43.7%
2022 33.56 998th 1425 30.0%
2023 46.50 765th 1419 46.1%
2024 65.20 432nd 1392 69.0%
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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 448 n/a 10 31 n/a n/a n/a 0 489
1990 412 n/a 15 47 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1991 460 0 14 44 1 n/a n/a 0 519
1992 503 0 13 47 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1993 503 0 13 58 1 n/a n/a 0 575
1994 500 0 16 74 1 n/a n/a 0 591
1995 565 1 10 67 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1996 565 1 10 67 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1997 591 2 11 66 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1998 604 0 9 75 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1999 606 1 4 80 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2000 636 1 7 71 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2001 598 2 7 105 0 n/a n/a 0 712
2002 441 7 18 127 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2003 441 7 18 127 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2004 404 8 23 142 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2005 358 4 21 131 0 n/a n/a 11 525
2006 338 7 15 154 0 n/a n/a 12 526
2007 315 7 22 157 0 n/a n/a 11 512
2008 289 8 24 141 0 n/a n/a 19 481
2009 277 10 21 158 0 n/a n/a 23 489
2010 257 27 16 183 0 n/a n/a 39 522
2011 274 21 14 232 0 0 14 0 555
2012 282 21 14 234 1 1 11 0 564
2013 261 22 10 258 1 2 11 0 565
2014 265 22 10 280 2 2 11 0 592
2015 265 17 12 284 1 2 11 0 592
2016 255 17 13 276 1 1 7 0 570
2017 251 17 14 278 0 1 8 0 569
2018 254 20 10 314 0 1 11 0 610
2019 236 17 12 306 2 0 12 0 585
2020 213 9 12 313 0 0 14 0 561
2021 198 7 14 282 0 1 17 0 519
2022 178 10 11 292 0 1 12 0 504
2023 196 16 11 308 0 2 11 0 544

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 489 25.0 19.5 n/a
1990 476 25.0 19.0 n/a
1991 519 25.0 20.7 n/a
1992 563 25.0 22.5 n/a
1993 575 29.0 19.8 n/a
1994 591 28.0 21.1 n/a
1995 643 24.0 26.8 n/a
1996 643 24.0 26.8 n/a
1997 670 24.5 27.3 n/a
1998 688 24.0 28.7 n/a
1999 691 23.5 29.4 n/a
2000 715 25.2 28.4 n/a
2001 712 26.7 26.7 n/a
2002 593 29.5 20.1 20.9
2003 593 29.5 20.1 20.9
2004 577 34.8 16.6 20.8
2005 525 30.5 17.2 25.1
2006 526 29.7 17.7 30.7
2007 512 31.0 16.5 33.3
2008 481 29.0 16.6 43.9
2009 489 34.8 14.1 44.2
2010 522 35.0 14.9 50.3
2011 555 35.5 15.6 46.3
2012 564 35.0 16.1 50.2
2013 565 47.3 11.9 49.9
2014 592 40.5 14.6 36.3
2015 592 44.0 13.4 27
2016 570 45.0 12.6 45.1
2017 569 41.3 13.7 42.4
2018 610 42.3 14.4 45.9
2019 585 39.5 14.7 44.1
2020 561 44.1 12.7 46.5
2021 519 n/a n/a n/a
2022 504 43.0 11.7 28.8
2023 544 40.5 13.4 43.8

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 489 25.0 19.5 n/a
1990 476 25.0 19.0 n/a
1991 519 25.0 20.7 n/a
1992 563 25.0 22.5 n/a
1993 575 29.0 19.8 n/a
1994 591 28.0 21.1 n/a
1995 643 24.0 26.8 n/a
1996 643 24.0 26.8 n/a
1997 670 24.5 27.3 n/a
1998 688 24.0 28.7 n/a
1999 691 23.5 29.4 n/a
2000 715 25.2 28.4 n/a
2001 712 26.7 26.7 n/a
2002 593 29.5 20.1 20.9
2003 593 29.5 20.1 20.9
2004 577 34.8 16.6 20.8
2005 525 30.5 17.2 25.1
2006 526 29.7 17.7 30.7
2007 512 31.0 16.5 33.3
2008 481 29.0 16.6 43.9
2009 489 34.8 14.1 44.2
2010 522 35.0 14.9 50.3
2011 555 35.5 15.6 46.3
2012 564 35.0 16.1 50.2
2013 565 47.3 11.9 49.9
2014 592 40.5 14.6 36.3
2015 592 44.0 13.4 27
2016 570 45.0 12.6 45.1
2017 569 41.3 13.7 42.4
2018 610 42.3 14.4 45.9
2019 585 39.5 14.7 44.1
2020 561 44.1 12.7 46.5
2021 519 n/a n/a n/a
2022 504 43.0 11.7 28.8
2023 544 40.5 13.4 43.8

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 BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.3%98.8%98.8%98.8%15.8%99.5%99.3%
201699.5%99.1%99.1%99.1%18.9%99.5%80.6%17.8%
201799.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%17.2%99.3%99.5%16.5%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%19.0%99.8%99.8%18.9%
201999.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%15.2%99.3%99.3%15.1%
202197.9%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.8%98.3%98.3%
202297.8%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.2%98.4%98.0%
202398.2%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.5%97.8%98.7%
202498.0%98.4%98.4%98.4%97.1%97.1%98.4%

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 $730 (5.7%) $12,036 (94.3%) $12,766
2020 $348 (2.5%) $13,562 (97.5%) $13,909
2021 $630 (4.8%) $12,602 (95.2%) $13,232
2022 $630 (4.8%) $12,602 (95.2%) $13,232
2023 $1,259 (9.3%) $12,267 (90.7%) $13,526
2024 $1,389 (8.7%) $14,496 (91.3%) $15,885

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 728th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1004th of 2077 Elementary schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Elementary School)3335
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Park CUSD 401)29.131.1
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Elementary School)52.632.6
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Park CUSD 401)39.525.8
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Elementary School)32.729.4
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Park CUSD 401)36.934.9
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Elementary School)29.610.3
 19.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Park CUSD 401)24.414.7
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Elementary School)5344.7
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Park CUSD 401)42.638.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Elementary School)28.514.9
 13.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Park CUSD 401)18.912.5
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Elmwood Elementary School)67.345.1
 22.2%
   5th Grade Science (Elmwood Park CUSD 401)54.449.7
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students585544
 7%
African American1716
 5.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1211
 8.3%
Hispanic306308
 0.7%
Pacific Islander02
White236196
 16.9%
Two or More Races1211
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.1%43.8%
 0.4%

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Elmwood Elementary School ranks 758th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Elmwood Elementary School are 57% Hispanic, 36% White, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Elm Middle School
High : Elmwood Park High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 544 students attended Elmwood Elementary School.


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