Enrollment
457
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 173451003563
Ellis Elementary School — Rockford, IL
Federal NCES profile for Ellis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: Rockford Sd 205 · 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)
27.0
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 Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ellis Elementary School reports 457 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 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.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 81.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rockford Sd 205 spends $19,455 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.0% from local sources (property taxes), 49.1% from the state, and 13.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Elementary 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 | 457 | top 64% | — | — |
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
81.8%
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
$19,455
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 457 Top 64% in Illinois — larger than 36% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173451003563
Student demographics
African American 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 9.2%
White 7.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 67.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 81.8%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Sd 205, which includes Ellis Elementary School.
$19,455
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 49.1%
Federal 13.0%
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
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
Similar elementary schools in Rockford
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Riverdahl Elem School
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ellis Elementary School
How many students attend Ellis Elementary School?
Ellis Elementary School has 457 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Rockford, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellis Elementary 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 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ellis Elementary School is African American at 67.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Rockford, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellis Elementary School?
Ellis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.