Enrollment
382
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 171422001764
Ellis Elem School — Belleville, IL
Federal NCES profile for Ellis Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Harmony Emge Sd 175 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ellis Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ellis Elem School reports 382 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 382 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Harmony Emge Sd 175 spends $16,870 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.2% from local sources (property taxes), 41.0% from the state, and 13.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ellis Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 52% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 69% in Illinois — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,870
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
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.
Overview
Enrollment 382 Top 52% in Illinois — larger than 48% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171422001764
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 382:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harmony Emge Sd 175, which includes Ellis Elem School.
$16,870
Per student
-16%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 41.0%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
Similar other schools in Belleville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Belle Valley School
Standard public school
997 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Whiteside Elem School
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680 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
293 students 13.5:1 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 25.4:1 students per teacher
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ellis Elem School
How many students attend Ellis Elem School?
Ellis Elem School has 382 students enrolled. It is a other school in Belleville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellis Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellis Elem School is 14.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Belleville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellis Elem School?
Ellis Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.