Elwood Elementary School

412 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Elwood Elementary School, located at 940 N 19th St in Elwood, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community within the Elwood Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, literacy, and numeracy, while aiming to prepare students for success in their middle and high school years. By focusing on fundamental development, the school plays a critical role in the growth and socialization of the area's youngest learners.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school acts as a central hub for the Elwood community. It is committed to engaging both students and families through various programs and school-wide initiatives that promote character development and academic achievement. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding neighborhood and providing a structured, inclusive atmosphere, Elwood Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in both their studies and their personal development.

412

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	41
Black	3
Two or More	26

White
342 (83.0%)
Hispanic
41 (10.0%)
Two or More
26 (6.3%)
Black
3 (0.7%)

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:	Elwood Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)552-7381
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 118

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 99