James Ellis School serves 189 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James Ellis School?
189 students attend James Ellis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of James Ellis School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Ellis School?
James Ellis School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does James Ellis School offer ?
James Ellis School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is James Ellis School part of?
James Ellis School is part of Niles Community Schools School District.
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