Elmwood Elem School
Zion, IL · Zion ESD 6 · Grades 3 - 5
2,023rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
Elmwood Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Elmwood Elem School 2,023rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
Elmwood Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Elmwood Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 228 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.7% | 45.6% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Black | 38.1% | 40.4% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 7.8% | 7.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 7.0% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Elmwood Elem School
Typical home value $268K in zip 60099 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Elmwood Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –East Elementary SchoolZion ESD 6 · 0.7 mi away
- 2Kenneth Murphy SchoolBeach Park CCSD 3 · 1 mi away1,820th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 16% - 1West Elementary SchoolZion ESD 6 · 1.1 mi away2,095th of 2,105
ELA 13% · Math 6% - –Lakeview SchoolZion ESD 6 · 1.1 mi away
- 1Howe Elementary SchoolBeach Park CCSD 3 · 1.4 mi away2,009th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 11% - –Beulah Park Elem SchoolZion ESD 6 · 1.5 mi away
- 3Oak Crest SchoolBeach Park CCSD 3 · 1.5 mi away1,582nd of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 25% - 5H R McCall Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 2.4 mi away1,253rd of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Elmwood Elem School in?
Elmwood Elem School is part of the Zion ESD 6 district in Zion, Illinois.
Is Elmwood Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Elmwood Elem School 2,023rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Elmwood Elem School?
Hispanic 46%, Black 40%, White 7%, Two or more races 7% (228 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Elmwood Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60099 is $268K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.