- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belleville, IL
Ellis Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Ellis Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171422001764
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellis Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 382
- students enrolled
Ellis Elem School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellis Elem School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Belleville, IL.
School address
District: Harmony Emge Sd 175 · Illinois
NCES ID 171422001764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ellis Elem School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 171422001764 · Belleville, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Harmony Intermediate Center (207 students)
Ellis Elem School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ellis Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ellis Elem School
382 students
- Harmony Interm
Harmony Intermediate Center
207 students
- Emge Junior Hi 146
Emge Junior High School
146 students
What this shows Ellis Elem School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellis Elem School compares
Ellis Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,876
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.6%
White 35.6%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Ellis Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Harmony Emge Sd 175 reports $14,876 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellis Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Intermediate Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emge Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellis Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Belleville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Belle Valley School
Standard public school
997 students 12:1 students per teacher
Whiteside Elem School
Standard public school
680 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
293 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Signal Hill Elem School
Standard public school
291 students 7.5:1 students per teacher
Washington School
Standard public school
192 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellis Elem School
How many students attend Ellis Elem School?
Ellis Elem School has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belleville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellis Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellis Elem School is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellis Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Ellis Elem School is African American at 47.6% of enrollment, in Belleville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellis Elem School?
Ellis Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ellis Elem School rank among schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellis Elem School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Belleville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Harmony Emge Sd 175?
Besides Ellis Elem School, Harmony Emge Sd 175 also operates Harmony Intermediate Center (207 students) and Emge Junior High School (146 students). See the Harmony Emge Sd 175 district page for the complete list.