ELWOOD JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

Elwood Jr-Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Elwood Community School Corp school district, located in Elwood, IN with about 640 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, Elwood Jr-Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Junior-Senior High School, located in Elwood, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Elwood Community School Corporation. The school integrates grades 7 through 12, offering a combined academic environment that aims to prepare students for both post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The curriculum typically covers core academic subjects alongside various elective opportunities, aiming to support student development during the critical transition from middle school through the high school years.

Beyond academics, the school functions as a central hub for the local Elwood community, often hosting athletic events, extracurricular clubs, and school-wide programs that foster student engagement. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the institution emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where faculty can work closely with students to address their individual learning needs. As a focal point for the town, Elwood Jr-Sr High plays a significant role in shaping the social and educational landscape for families residing in Madison County.

For more information, contact Elwood Jr-Sr High School at (765) 552-9854 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1137 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036-9401
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ELWOOD JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Elwood, IN with about 640 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
640
Teachers:
38.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 640 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ELWOOD JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.6%
Hispanic/Latino
6.1%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.