Elwood Community Consolidated School in Elwood, Illinois on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elwood Community Consolidated School","outOfStateSupporters":28.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6649702,"projectId":8991502,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to see other types of flexible seating in our classroom. There are times in the room that we are working independently or with groups and the students become very excited to sit on the wobbly chairs. I even went above and told the students, if this seating helps you stay focused and learn I will allow them every class. Let me tell you, there are several students who jump on this opportunity. I have seen students become more active and participating in class more. Now, can I say for 100% it is because of the chairs. No, but I truly believe that it does have some impact. \r\n\r\nWe had one wobble chair that everyone would fight over in class. When the students saw the 2 large boxes that were delivered to my room the curiosity went crazy. I pulled out the wobble chairs and they clapped with excitement. You should have seen the looks on their faces when they noticed the adjustable height of each chair. This is why I love gift giving so much! \r\n\r\nThroughout the day I see 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. My 8th graders tell me that these wobbly chairs \"are the most comfortable seating in my room\". My 7th graders tell me that they like that the chairs raise and lower in height. \"I prefer to feel like I am almost standing. This chairs gets me to rock too.\" \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom with new and engaging items!","fullyFundedDate":1737167158252,"projectUrl":"project/wobbling-into-success/8991502/","projectTitle":"Wobbling into Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rompala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6649702_orig.jpg?crop=1166,1166,x216,y440&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565666611777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theresa-rompala"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_26427","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":270,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":24,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.0,"schoolId":26427,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Elwood Community Consolidated School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Elwood Community Consolidated School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/elwood-community-consolidated-school-district-203/elwood-community-cons-school/26427"}

About this school

Elwood Community Consolidated School is a rural public school in Elwood, Illinois that is part of Elwood Community Consolidated School District 203. It serves 270 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.6:1. Its teachers have had 60 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 8

270 Students

28 Teachers

409 N Chicago Ave

Elwood, IL 60421 View local requests

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Elwood Community Consolidated School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Elwood Community Consolidated School Demographics

24%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

37%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Elwood Community Consolidated School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.