Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ellis Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 16:1 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 Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Ellis Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellis Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Ellis Elementary School is ranked #1582 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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?
341 students attend Ellis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ellis Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 14% 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 16:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
