ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

District Overview
Elwood Public Schools, an active and traditional public school district headquartered at 502 First Ave in Elwood, Nebraska (68937), serves as a cornerstone of learning for its local community. Set in a rural remote environment within the broader Lexington regional area, the district operates two educational facilities dedicated to delivering a complete academic continuum. Serving students from early childhood through young adulthood, the district offers comprehensive educational programming spanning Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, offering families a stable, continuous educational pathway within a single, cohesive public school system.

With a total enrollment of 204 students—including 107 female and 97 male learners—Elwood Public Schools offers an intimate learning environment characterized by small class sizes across all grade levels. The student body reflects a growing rural community, featuring 177 White, 20 Hispanic, 3 Black, 2 Asian, 1 Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students. The district supports its student population with a robust workforce of approximately 45 full-time equivalent teachers, 7 instructional aides, and over 36 dedicated support staff, bringing total personnel to nearly 89 full-time equivalent staff members. This favorable educator-to-student ratio allows for highly individualized instruction, strong staff-student connections, and tailored support services designed to foster academic success and personal growth.
2
Total Schools
204
Total Students
45.1
Full-Time Teachers
4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Demographic Student Count
White177
Hispanic20
Black3
Asian2
Two or More1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    177 (86.8%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (9.8%)
  • Black
    3 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:2
Students:204*
Teachers (FTE):45.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.5
Schools in ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Found 2 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Charter School 89 Students
High School 7th - 12th