HOWARDELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HowardEllis Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Niles Community Schools school district, located in NILES, MI with about 704 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, HowardEllis Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Howard Ellis Elementary School, located in Niles, Michigan, is part of the Niles Community Schools district. It serves a primary education population, typically focusing on providing a foundational learning environment for students in the early grades. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing a curriculum designed to prepare children for their future educational journeys within the district.

As a member of the Niles Community Schools network, Howard Ellis benefits from the district’s broader resources, technological integration, and commitment to community engagement. The school works to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential through a blend of classroom instruction, collaborative learning, and extracurricular opportunities. For specific information regarding current academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school-wide initiatives, families are encouraged to visit the official district website at [www.nilesschools.org](http://www.nilesschools.org).

For more information, contact HowardEllis Elementary School at (269) 683-4633 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.