ELMWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Elmwood Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Elmwood CUSD 322 school district, located in Elmwood, IL with about 88 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 6 teachers, Elmwood Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Elmwood Junior High School, located at 301 W Butternut St in Elmwood, Illinois, serves as a central pillar of the local community’s educational landscape. Part of the Elmwood Community Unit School District 322, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school. It provides a structured yet nurturing environment designed to meet the unique developmental and academic needs of early adolescent students, typically catering to those in grades 6 through 8.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, frequently emphasizing a curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with opportunities for extracurricular growth. As a key component of the small-town Elmwood community, the school benefits from a close-knit atmosphere that fosters strong relationships between faculty, students, and parents. By focusing on both character building and scholastic achievement, Elmwood Junior High aims to prepare its students for the rigors of secondary education and the responsibilities of citizenship.

For more information, contact Elmwood Junior High School at (309) 742-2851 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.