Ellis Elementary School
Tel:
(408)522-8260
- Ellis Elementary School serves 744 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
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 744 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 744 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ellis Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3148 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 45% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 16% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sunnyvale School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sunnyvale Braly Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 405 students
0.5 miles
675 Gail Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408)423-1000 0.5 K-5 405 - Sunnyvale Ponderosa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 596 students
0.9 miles
804 Ponderosa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408)423-4000 0.9 K-5 596 - Sunnyvale Cumberland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 767 students
1.1 miles
824 Cumberland Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408)522-8255 1.1 K-5 767 - Sunnyvale Bishop Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 538 students
1.2 miles
450 N. Sunnyvale Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408)522-8229 1.2 K-5 538 - Sunnyvale Fremont High School Grades: 9-12 | 2022 students
1.3 miles
1279 Sunnyvale-saratoga Rd.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408)522-2400 1.3 9-12 2022
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