ELWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
ELWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in ELWOOD, NE with about 105 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 12 teachers, ELWOOD HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 HIGH SCHOOL, located at 502 First Ave in Elwood, Nebraska, serves as a central educational pillar for the small, tight-knit community of Dawson County. As part of the Elwood Public Schools system, the institution focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes individual growth and academic development.
Beyond core academics, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of Elwood by fostering a strong sense of community spirit through extracurricular activities and athletics. By combining traditional educational values with a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation—whether in higher education or the workforce—ELWOOD HIGH SCHOOL maintains its reputation as a cornerstone of local development and student success in the region.
For more information, contact ELWOOD HIGH SCHOOL at (308) 785-2491 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ELWOOD, NE 68937-0107
(308) 785-2491
ELWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in ELWOOD, NE with about 105 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 105
- Teachers:
- 12.59
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 105 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ELWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 54.3%
- Male
- 45.7%
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.