Elmwood Elem School

www.zion6.org

302 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Elmwood Elementary School is a public school located in Zion, Illinois, serving students within the Zion Elementary School District 6. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors.

As a community-focused institution, Elmwood Elementary emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and collaboration between educators, parents, and the surrounding Zion community. The school works to provide a balanced curriculum that meets the diverse needs of its student population, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

302

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmwood Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	175
Black	83
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Hispanic
175 (57.9 %)
Black
83 (27.5 %)
Two or More
21 (7.0 %)
White
20 (6.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Zion ESD 6
Phone:	(847)379-0319
Website:	http://www.zion6.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 102