Elmwood Elementary is one of two public schools that offer pre-K through fifth grade in the Chicago suburb of Elmwood Park. Kids from south of the railroad tracks go here. This school's counterpart in the north is John Mills Elementary.
Both elementary schools in Elmwood Park have undergone significant upgrades recently thanks to a referendum. The updates at Elmwood Elementary broadly improved the facilities, which include ample outdoor recreation space, plenty of specialized classrooms, a media lab and an indoor gym.
As far as student life is concerned, Elmwood Elementary has a total enrollment of roughly 500 students with a 16-1 student-teacher ratio. Enrichment, art, technology and physical education classes supplement the core academic subjects, such as social studies and mathematics. Athletic students can take to the field in intramural sports, and extracurriculars range from music programs to the Panther Press student newspaper.
For those who grow up in southern Elmwood Park, this is their first stop before they head on to other public school options or choose to attend one of the private options.
Elmwood Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
2319 N 76th Ave,
Elmwood Park, IL
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District No. 401
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Susan Ponzio
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Niche Grade
B-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.7%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Hispanic
56.6%
White
36%
Black
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Two or more races
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/7/2024
We have had nothing but good experiences with the Teachers and administrative support at the school. They work with us to help keep our children moving in a positive direction academically and socially.
12/20/2023
I attended a few years ago and learned nothing. My teacher was horrible and gave 2 hours of homework. I love school now, but this school made me hate education
8/23/2023
The front office lady is miserable and shouldn't work with children.
5/15/2019
I've never had a bad experience at an elementary school. Until now. Tread lightly, these are mean spirited people, with a grin on their face. Know that.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Elmwood Park
List Price Range
$120K - $733K
Homes For Sale
49
Average Home Value
$359,806
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
34%
Household Income
$93,337
% of College Grads
28.2%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
1,872 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
33.7%
Homes for Sale
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Kiddie Korral Park
- Playground
Central Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Schiller Woods
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Triangle Park
- Playground
Thatcher Woods Glen
- Trails
- Events
- Parking Lot
Kathie Torpe Park
- Playground
John Mills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Bambi Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Elmwood Park Skate and Hockey Park
- Skateboard
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