Elmwood High School, or EHS, is a public four-year high school located at 301 West Butternut Street in Elmwood, Illinois, a small city in Peoria County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 206 students in grades 9-12, Elmwood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elmwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elmwood High School's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Trojan Way, A Tradition of Excellence.
School Rankings
Elmwood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmwood High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1347 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans 50pxelmwood High School Mascot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmwood High School's ranking?
Elmwood High School is ranked #1347 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Elmwood High School often compared to?
Elmwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brimfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elmwood High School?
The graduation rate of Elmwood High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elmwood High School?
206 students attend Elmwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Elmwood High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elmwood High School?
Elmwood High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elmwood High School offer ?
Elmwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elmwood High School part of?
Elmwood High School is part of Elmwood Community Unit School District 322.
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