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Elmwood Elem School

Elementary School · Elmwood Park Cusd 401 · Elmwood Park, IL

An Elmwood Park Cusd 401 elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2319 N 76th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

  • Math 14% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$17,814
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at Elmwood Elem School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency14%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Elmwood Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,281/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elmwood Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,746

Median home value

$315,300

Median rent

$1,309/mo

College educated

31.1%

Homeownership

64.3%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John Mills Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–50.7 mi692Compare →
Keystone Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–81.0 mi69Compare →
Sayre Elem Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–81.0 mi400Compare →
St Vincent Ferrer Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–81.1 mi220Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Elmwood Park Cusd 401

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$17,814NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elmwood Elem School is listed in Elmwood Park CUSD 401; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elmwood Elem School

Elmwood Elem School is a public elementary school in Elmwood Park, IL, part of Elmwood Park Cusd 401, serving approximately 541 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,418 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elmwood Elem School

What grades does Elmwood Elem School serve?

Elmwood Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Elmwood Elem School?

Elmwood Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elem School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elmwood Elem School rank in IL?

Elmwood Elem School ranks #2,418 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Elmwood Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elmwood Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Elmwood Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elmwood Elem School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Elmwood Elem School a charter school?

No, Elmwood Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elmwood Elem School a Title I school?

No, Elmwood Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elmwood Elem School?

32.0% of students at Elmwood Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
541
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
Area population (ZIP 60707)
40,897
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60707; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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