Ellington Elementary School serves 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Ellington Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ellington Elementary School's student population of 209 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
209 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ellington Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ellington Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%

Black
1%
15%

White
94%
69%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellington Elementary School's ranking?
Ellington Elementary School is ranked #273 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Ellington Elementary School?
209 students attend Ellington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ellington Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellington Elementary School?
Ellington Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ellington Elementary School offer ?
Ellington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ellington Elementary School part of?
Ellington Elementary School is part of Southern Reynolds County R-II School District.
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