Serving 775 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ellis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellis Elementary School's student population of 775 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
775 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellis Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7167 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
66%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellis Elementary School's ranking?
Ellis Elementary School is ranked #7167 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ellis Elementary School often compared to?
Ellis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Ellis Elementary School?
775 students attend Ellis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ellis Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellis Elementary School?
Ellis Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ellis Elementary School offer ?
Ellis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ellis Elementary School part of?
Ellis Elementary School is part of Arlington ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Ellis Elementary School located?
Ellis Elementary School is located in the North Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 10 other public schools located in North Arlington.
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