At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
496
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
72%+19pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Ellis Middle School is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Elgin, Illinois. The school enrolls 496 students. It is part of the SD U-46 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictSD U-46
County17089
CityElgin
ZIP60120
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171371001673
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment496
White3.0%
Hispanic / Latino82.6%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
3.0%
Hispanic
82.6%
Black
0.7%
Asian
3.8%
Two+
3.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.