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 100 students in grades 7-8, Elmwood Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elmwood Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Elmwood Junior High School's student population of 100 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
The Trojan Way, A Tradition of Excellence.
School Rankings
Elmwood Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmwood Junior High School is 0.15, 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
#759 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmwood Junior High School's ranking?
Elmwood Junior High School is ranked #759 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Elmwood Junior High School?
100 students attend Elmwood Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Elmwood Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elmwood Junior High School?
Elmwood Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elmwood Junior High School offer ?
Elmwood Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Elmwood Junior High School part of?
Elmwood Junior High School is part of Elmwood CUSD 322 School District.
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