Ellis Elementary School

100 West Ellis Ave
Belding, MI 48809
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ellis Elementary School serves 379 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ellis Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ellis Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
10%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
85%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ellis Elementary School often compared to?
Ellis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rb Boyce Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ellis Elementary School?
379 students attend Ellis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ellis Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellis Elementary School?
Ellis Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ellis Elementary School offer ?
Ellis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellis Elementary School part of?
Ellis Elementary School is part of Belding Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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