ELLISON ELEM.

343 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ellison Elementary School is a public school located in St. Joseph, Missouri, serving students within the St. Joseph School District. Situated at 45 SE 85th Rd, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on providing primary instruction to elementary-aged children. As part of the district's broader mission, the school emphasizes academic development, social growth, and the preparation of students for their transition into middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, often utilizing standardized curriculum frameworks common to Missouri public schools. Like many schools in the area, Ellison Elementary prioritizes student engagement and community involvement, working to build a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding St. Joseph neighborhood. While specific programs and extracurricular offerings may evolve, the school remains a central hub for childhood development in its district.

343

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELLISON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	28
Black	31
Asian	17
Two or More	41
American Indian	3

White
223 (65.0%)
Two or More
41 (12.0%)
Black
31 (9.0%)
Hispanic
28 (8.2%)
Asian
17 (5.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. JOSEPH
Phone:	(816)667-5316
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 53