ELMWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elmwood Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Elmwood CUSD 322 school district, located in Elmwood, IL with about 369 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Elmwood Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Elmwood Elementary School, located at 501 N Morgan St in Elmwood, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Elmwood Community Unit School District #322. As a small-town public school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive and close-knit educational environment. The school is dedicated to fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of its students by providing a structured curriculum that prepares them for success in their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Elmwood Elementary is known for maintaining the traditional values of a rural Illinois school district while striving to integrate modern instructional practices. The school benefits from its identity as a pillar of the Elmwood community, often prioritizing active parental involvement and strong teacher-student relationships. By focusing on fundamental skill-building and a positive school climate, the institution seeks to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to thrive in a safe and encouraging learning setting.

For more information, contact Elmwood Elem School at (309) 742-4261 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.