Elwood Jr-Sr High School

650 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Elwood Junior-Senior High School, located in Elwood, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Elwood Community School Corporation. The school integrates grades 7 through 12, offering a combined academic environment that aims to prepare students for both post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The curriculum typically covers core academic subjects alongside various elective opportunities, aiming to support student development during the critical transition from middle school through the high school years.

Beyond academics, the school functions as a central hub for the local Elwood community, often hosting athletic events, extracurricular clubs, and school-wide programs that foster student engagement. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the institution emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where faculty can work closely with students to address their individual learning needs. As a focal point for the town, Elwood Jr-Sr High plays a significant role in shaping the social and educational landscape for families residing in Madison County.

650

Total Students

51.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elwood Jr-Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	550
Hispanic	76
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
550 (84.6%)
Hispanic
76 (11.7%)
Two or More
16 (2.5%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High 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)552-9854
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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

Grade 7 116

Grade 8 92

Grade 9 136

Grade 10 104

Grade 11 111

Grade 12 90

Ungraded 1