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#1328 of 1,823 schools in IN
Elwood Intermediate School
Elementary School · Elwood Community School Corp · Elwood, IN
An Elwood Community School Corp elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1207 N 19th St, Elwood, IN 46036
- Math 25% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elwood Intermediate School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elwood Intermediate 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: Average558/100K
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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
$59,082
Median home value
$108,500
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Elwood Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elwood Intermediate School is listed in Elwood Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elwood Intermediate School
Elwood Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Elwood, IN, part of Elwood Community School Corp, serving approximately 426 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,328 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elwood Intermediate School
What grades does Elwood Intermediate School serve?
Elwood Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Elwood Intermediate School?
Elwood Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwood Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwood Intermediate School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elwood Intermediate School rank in IN?
Elwood Intermediate School ranks #1,328 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Elwood Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elwood Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elwood Intermediate School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elwood Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Elwood Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elwood Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Elwood Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elwood Intermediate School?
70.7% of students at Elwood Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (765) 552-7378
- Area population (ZIP 46036)
- 11,211
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 46036; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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