Ellis Elementary School

100 W Ellis Ave
Belding, MI 48809
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ellis Elementary School serves 394 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ellis Elementary School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ellis Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
10%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
86%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Ellis Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ellis Elementary School often compared to?
Ellis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rb Boyce Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ellis Elementary School?
394 students attend Ellis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ellis Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellis Elementary School?
Ellis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ellis Elementary School offer ?
Ellis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellis Elementary School part of?
Ellis Elementary School is part of Belding Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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