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Ellis Elementary School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Rockford, Illinois · Rockford SD 205
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students457
Student:Teacher13.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch93%
Title INo
Ellis
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
457
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
93%+39.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Ellis Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Rockford, Illinois. The school enrolls 457 students. It is part of the Rockford SD 205 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
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictRockford SD 205
County17201
CityRockford
ZIP61102
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173451003563

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment457
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino10.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian69.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races11.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
10.7%
Black
0.0%
Asian
69.3%
Two+
11.7%
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.

FRL %93%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)