Elmwood Elem School

www.epcusd401.org/elmwood

567 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Elmwood Elementary School, located at 2319 N 76th Ave in Elmwood Park, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the elementary grade levels. The facility is situated in a residential area, reflecting the district's commitment to maintaining neighborhood-based schools that foster a close connection between students, families, and staff.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while promoting social and emotional growth. Through its programming, Elmwood Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by encouraging active participation, academic curiosity, and a sense of community responsibility. As an integral part of the Elmwood Park educational landscape, the school works in coordination with the district to ensure students have access to the resources and guidance necessary for their early developmental success.

567

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmwood Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	310
Black	21
Asian	10
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
310 (54.7%)
White
211 (37.2%)
Black
21 (3.7%)
Two or More
13 (2.3%)
Asian
10 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elmwood Park CUSD 401
Phone:	(708)452-6254
Website:	http://www.epcusd401.org/elmwood
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 84