Robert E Ellis Middle

100 Indian Lake RD
Hendersonville, TN 37075

ems.sumnerschools.org/

509 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Robert E. Ellis Middle School, located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is part of the Sumner County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The campus is centrally located within the Indian Lake community, providing a suburban setting for students as they transition from elementary to high school.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which aim to keep students engaged outside of the classroom. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the faculty at Ellis Middle utilizes technology and collaborative instruction to support diverse learning styles. Through its website, the school maintains clear communication with families, providing resources and updates to ensure a strong partnership between the school and the local community.

509

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert E Ellis Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	31
Black	39
Asian	6
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
414 (81.3%)
Black
39 (7.7%)
Hispanic
31 (6.1%)
Two or More
16 (3.1%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Sumner County
Phone:	(615)264-6093
Website:	http://ems.sumnerschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 169

Grade 7 160

Grade 8 180