Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ellison Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ellison Elementary School's student population of 360 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Ellison Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellison Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#159 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
7%
15%
White
66%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellison Elementary School's ranking?
Ellison Elementary School is ranked #159 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ellison Elementary School often compared to?
Ellison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Field Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ellison Elementary School?
360 students attend Ellison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ellison Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellison Elementary School?
Ellison Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ellison Elementary School offer ?
Ellison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellison Elementary School part of?
Ellison Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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