Raymond Ellis Elem School

720 Central Park Dr
Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

534 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Raymond Ellis Elementary School, located in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Round Lake Area Schools District 116. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to build strong literacy and mathematical foundations, preparing students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community and character development. Raymond Ellis provides various support services and resources designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, including programs for English language learners and students requiring specialized instruction. Through a collaborative effort between dedicated teachers, supportive staff, and engaged families, the school strives to cultivate a safe, welcoming, and enriching atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

534

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Raymond Ellis Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	457
Black	27
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
457 (85.6 %)
White
40 (7.5 %)
Black
27 (5.1 %)
Two or More
8 (1.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Round Lake CUSD 116
Phone:	(847)270-9900
Website:	http://www.rlas-116.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 1 88

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 100