- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elgin, IL
Ellis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ellis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171371001673
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellis Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 496
- students enrolled
Ellis Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellis Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Ellis Middle School shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 171371001673 · Elgin, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 11.5:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Ellis Middle School shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ellis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Elgin Hi
South Elgin High School
2,665 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
2,576 students
- Larkin High Sc
Larkin High School
2,174 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,037 students
- Streamwood Hig
Streamwood High School
1,890 students
- This school 496
Ellis Middle School
496 students
What this shows Ellis Middle School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellis Middle School compares
Ellis Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Illinois - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.3%
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
$19,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.3%
African American 4.8%
White 4.4%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Ellis Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sd U-46 reports $19,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Elgin
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
Standard public school
770 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Larsen Middle School
Standard public school
570 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Abbott Middle School
Standard public school
551 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Kimball Middle School
Standard public school
501 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellis Middle School
How many students attend Ellis Middle School?
Ellis Middle School has 496 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elgin, IL. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellis Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ellis Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment, in Elgin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellis Middle School?
Ellis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellis Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Elgin, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Ellis Middle School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.