Elmwood School serves K-6th grade students in Zion, Illinois. We are part of the Zion School District #6. Elmwood school is located in Lake County, Illinois, which is approximately 30 miles north of Chicago. It is classified as a medium sized elementary school with a student population of about 370. Elmwood is a culturally diverse school with 44.8% African-American, 40.5% Hispanic, 7.7% Caucasian, and 7% Mixed Race. The school's attendance rate is 94.2% and the student mobility rate is 36%.
- Elmwood School is the Home of the Panthers.
- The colors for Elmwood School are green and white.
- Elmwood School is the recipient of the Target Outstanding Schools Award for 1999.
- Elmwood has also been awarded grants from the Illinois Arts Council for the 97-98, 98-99 and 99-00 school years.
- Elmwood School earned the Earth Flag through SWALCO in the 98-99 school year.
- Elmwood has been an Illinois Spotlight School every year for the last five years.
When visiting Elmwood School, please check in at the office and acquire a visitor's pass.