Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ellis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ellis Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Belleville, IL school district, encompassing approximately 6.8 square miles. Most families typically drive 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 2.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellis Elementary School's student population of 382 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ellis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellis Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2020 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
48%
16%
White
36%
45%
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellis Elementary School's ranking?
Ellis Elementary School is ranked #2020 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ellis Elementary School often compared to?
Ellis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emge Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ellis Elementary School?
382 students attend Ellis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ellis Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellis Elementary School?
Ellis Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ellis Elementary School offer ?
Ellis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Ellis Elementary School part of?
Ellis Elementary School is part of Harmony Emge SD 175 School District.
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