Ellis Middle School

496 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Ellis Middle School, located in Elgin, Illinois, is part of the School District U-46, the second-largest school district in the state. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The curriculum is designed to balance academic rigor in core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for personal growth through various elective courses and extracurricular activities.

Beyond traditional academics, Ellis Middle School places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement. The school staff works to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, social responsibility, and a sense of belonging. With its location in the heart of Elgin, the school acts as a vital hub for the community, utilizing its resources to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, ensuring students are well-equipped for their future educational journeys.

496

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellis Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	428
Black	24
Asian	11
Two or More	6
American Indian	5

Hispanic
428 (86.3%)
Black
24 (4.8%)
White
22 (4.4%)
Asian
11 (2.2%)
Two or More
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SD U-46
Phone:	(847)888-5151
Website:	http://schools.u-46.org/ellis
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 252