Excellent
#307 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 8% in state
Elwood C C School
Elementary School · Elwood Ccsd 203 · Elwood, IL
An Elwood Ccsd 203 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
409 N Chicago St, Elwood, IL 60421
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elwood C C School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elwood C C School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated913/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elwood), 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
$101,818
Median home value
$251,400
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Elwood Ccsd 203
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elwood C C School is listed in Elwood CCSD 203; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elwood C C School
Elwood C C School is a public elementary school in Elwood, IL, part of Elwood Ccsd 203, serving approximately 286 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #307 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elwood C C School
What grades does Elwood C C School serve?
Elwood C C School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Elwood C C School?
Elwood C C School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwood C C School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwood C C School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elwood C C School rank in IL?
Elwood C C School ranks #307 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Elwood C C School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elwood C C School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Elwood C C School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elwood C C School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elwood C C School a charter school?
No, Elwood C C School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elwood C C School a Title I school?
No, Elwood C C School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elwood C C School?
24.5% of students at Elwood C C 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (815) 423-5588
- Area population (ZIP 60421)
- 3,786
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 60421; 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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