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Ellis Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
302 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119 · (617) 635-8257 · Part of Boston School District
Students
391
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Ellis Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 29 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 32 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 49.3%
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302 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K32
Kindergarten58
Grade 160
Grade 263
Grade 355
Grade 449
Grade 548
Grade 626
Enrollment over time
362’20
333’21
318’22
340’23
391’24
Up 8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 65%Black 28%White 4%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.