Elmwood High School

www.elmwood322.com

200 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Elmwood High School, located at 301 W Butternut St in Elmwood, Illinois, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Elmwood Community Unit School District 322. As a small-town high school, it is characterized by a close-knit atmosphere that emphasizes personalized attention and strong relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding rural community. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that fosters academic growth while encouraging student participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Elmwood High School is deeply integrated into the local culture, often acting as a hub for community events and sports. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By combining traditional academic standards with a commitment to character development, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their communities.

200

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Two or More	4

White
188 (94.5 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.5 %)
Two or More
4 (2.0 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)

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:	Elmwood CUSD 322
Phone:	(309)742-2851
Website:	http://www.elmwood322.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 65

Grade 10 49

Grade 11 42

Grade 12 44