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Ellison Elementary School

45 Se 85th Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ellison Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10% in MO
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ellison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ellison Elementary School's student population of 364 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
364 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ellison Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellison Elementary School is 0.50, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#159 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ellison Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ellison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ellison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ellison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ellison Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ellison Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ellison Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ellison Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ellison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ellison Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Ellison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ellison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ellison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellison Elementary School's ranking?
Ellison Elementary School is ranked #159 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ellison Elementary School often compared to?
Ellison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Field Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ellison Elementary School?
364 students attend Ellison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ellison Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellison Elementary School?
Ellison Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ellison Elementary School offer ?
Ellison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ellison Elementary School part of?
Ellison Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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