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Farmington Central Elementary School vs. Elmwood Elementary School

Should you attend Farmington Central Elementary School or Elmwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Farmington Central Elementary School
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Elmwood Elementary School
501 N Morgan St
Elmwood, IL 61529
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Elmwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Farmington Central Elementary 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 29% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elmwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
620 students
341 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Farmington Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elmwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Farmington Central Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elmwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Farmington Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elmwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elmwood CUSD 322 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1391 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#795 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Farmington Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elmwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in IL)
40-44%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Farmington Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elmwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elmwood CUSD 322 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Farmington Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elmwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elmwood CUSD 322 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Farmington Central Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elmwood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
105
38
Kindergarten Students
77
32
Grade 1 Students
83
35
Grade 2 Students
89
47
Grade 3 Students
93
44
Grade 4 Students
80
48
Grade 5 Students
92
47
Grade 6 Students
1
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Farmington Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elmwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elmwood CUSD 322 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Farmington Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elmwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elmwood CUSD 322 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Farmington Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elmwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elmwood CUSD 322 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Farmington Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elmwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elmwood CUSD 322 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Farmington Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elmwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elmwood CUSD 322 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Farmington Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elmwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elmwood CUSD 322 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Farmington Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elmwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elmwood CUSD 322 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Farmington Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elmwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elmwood CUSD 322 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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