Ellis Elementary School
Tel:
(408) 522-8260
- Ellis Elementary School serves 739 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Ellis Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ellis Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ellis Elementary School's student population of 739 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 739 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ellis Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Ellis Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2992 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 46% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 14% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sunnyvale School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ellis Elementary School is Fremont High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Columbia Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Braly Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sunnyvale Braly Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 414 students
0.5 miles
675 Gail Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-1000 0.5 K-5 414 - Sunnyvale Ponderosa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 642 students
0.9 miles
804 Ponderosa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-4000 0.9 K-5 642 - Sunnyvale Cumberland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 768 students
1.1 miles
824 Cumberland Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8255 1.1 K-5 768 - Sunnyvale Bishop Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 490 students
1.2 miles
450 N. Sunnyvale Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8229 1.2 K-5 490 - Sunnyvale Fremont High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,123 students
1.3 miles
1279 Sunnyvale-saratoga Rd.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2400 1.3 9-12 2,123
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