ELWOOD C C SCHOOL

Elwood C C School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Elwood CCSD 203 school district, located in Elwood, IL with about 338 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 28 teachers, Elwood C C School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Elwood Community Consolidated School (often referred to as Elwood School) serves as the primary educational institution for the village of Elwood, Illinois. Located on North Chicago Street, the school operates as a single-building district, providing a close-knit environment for students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. By focusing on a "unit" model for its grade levels, the school plays a central role in the local community, serving as the primary academic hub for the village’s families.

The school is known for its commitment to foundational education and student development within a small-town setting. Because it serves a relatively smaller student population compared to surrounding districts, Elwood School emphasizes personalized instruction and strong community involvement. The district's mission typically focuses on fostering academic achievement, character development, and preparing students for the transition to high school, as Elwood graduates generally feed into the larger regional high school systems.

For more information, contact Elwood C C School at (815) 423-5588 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.