Suella G. Ellis Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Suella G. Ellis Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1448 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
60%
18%
Black
15%
22%
White
13%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suella G. Ellis Elementary School's ranking?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School is ranked #1448 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Suella G. Ellis Elementary School?
457 students attend Suella G. Ellis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Suella G. Ellis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suella G. Ellis Elementary School?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Suella G. Ellis Elementary School offer ?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Suella G. Ellis Elementary School part of?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School is part of Prince William Co PBLC Schs School District.
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