Elwood Elementary School

445 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.

445

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	38
Black	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
388 (87.2 %)
Hispanic
38 (8.5 %)
Two or More
16 (3.6 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
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 133

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 102