Raymond Ellis Elementary School

720 Central Park Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 588 students in grades 1-5, Raymond Ellis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Raymond Ellis Elementary School's student population of 588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
588 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Raymond Ellis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond Ellis Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3072 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Raymond Ellis Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Raymond Ellis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Raymond Ellis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Raymond Ellis Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Raymond Ellis Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
86%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Raymond Ellis Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Raymond Ellis Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Raymond Ellis Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Raymond Ellis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Raymond Ellis Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Raymond Ellis Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Raymond Ellis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Raymond Ellis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raymond Ellis Elementary School's ranking?
Raymond Ellis Elementary School is ranked #3072 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Raymond Ellis Elementary School?
588 students attend Raymond Ellis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Raymond Ellis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond Ellis Elementary School?
Raymond Ellis Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Raymond Ellis Elementary School offer ?
Raymond Ellis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Raymond Ellis Elementary School part of?
Raymond Ellis Elementary School is part of Round Lake CUSD 116 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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