D−
Ellis Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
222 S Central Ave, Rockford, IL 61102 · (815) 966-3909 · Part of Rockford School District 205
Students
457
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
93%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Ellis Elementary School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 19.9% since 2020
- Next stop for Owen Township kids: Thurgood Marshall School
On the path
Where Owen Township kids come from and go next.
K–5Ellis Elementary SchoolYou are here
6–8Thurgood Marshall Schoolin Rockford
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
222 S Central Ave, Rockford
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten62
Grade 187
Grade 271
Grade 377
Grade 480
Grade 580
Enrollment over time
381’20
378’21
401’22
460’23
457’24
Up 19.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 67%Hispanic 17%Two or more races 9%White 7%Asian <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.