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Elwood CCSD 203


At a glance
247thof 811 Illinois districts▼ 35
Better than 69% of Illinois districts
Elementary 1Grades PK, KG-8
409 N Chicago St
Elwood, IL 60421-9367
·(815) 423-5187·All Illinois district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 69.5% of districts
1
School
331
Students
Top rankedElwood C C School637th of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools
Summary:

Elwood CCSD 203 is a small school district in Illinois that serves the community of Elwood, with just one elementary school, Elwood C C School, which educates students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Despite its small size, Elwood C C School stands out as a strong-performing institution, ranking in the top 30% of Illinois elementary schools and consistently exceeding state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts.

Elwood C C School boasts an impressive 57.8% proficiency rate in ELA and a 52% proficiency rate in Math, both well above the statewide averages. The school also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, indicating high student engagement. Additionally, Elwood C C School spends a significant $23,600 per student, which may contribute to its academic success and the availability of resources for its students. With a small student-teacher ratio of 9:1, the school likely provides a more personalized learning environment for its 286 students.

Elwood CCSD 203 as a district is also performing well, ranking 247th out of 811 districts in Illinois and earning a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The strong performance of Elwood C C School is a testament to the district's commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students, making it an attractive option for families in the Elwood community.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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