At a glance
Reported students
567
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
663
Elmwood Elem School: 567 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 495
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Elmwood Elem School
Elmwood Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Elmwood Park. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Elmwood Park CUSD 401. NCES reports 567 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (54.7%) and White (37.2%). English learners represent 29.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Elmwood Elem School
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.2%
- Hispanic54.7%
- Black3.7%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elmwood Park CUSD 401
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John Mills Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
711 reported students
Elm Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
615 reported students
Elmwood Park High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,015 reported students
Public schools near Elmwood Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Mills Elem School Elementary · Elmwood Park CUSD 401 | PK–05 | 711 | 0.7 mi |
| Sayre Elem Language Academy Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 377 | 1 mi |
| River Grove Elem School Elementary · River Grove SD 85-5 | PK–08 | 722 | 1.2 mi |
| Locke J Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 1,089 | 1.2 mi |
| Willard Elem School Elementary · River Forest SD 90 | PK–04 | 327 | 1.3 mi |
| Dever Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 733 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Elem School
What grades does Elmwood Elem School serve?
Elmwood Elem School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Elmwood Park CUSD 401.
How many students attend Elmwood Elem School?
Elmwood Elem School reported 567 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 495 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elmwood Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 567 students and 43.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elmwood Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elmwood Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elmwood Park CUSD 401 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elmwood Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Elmwood Elem School in?
Elmwood Elem School is part of Elmwood Park CUSD 401, based in Elmwood Park, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elmwood Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Mills Elem School (0.7 mi), Sayre Elem Language Academy (1 mi), River Grove Elem School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.