ELLISON ELEM.
ELLISON ELEM. is a public elementary school that is part of the ST. JOSEPH school district, located in ST JOSEPH, MO with about 341 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 24 teachers, ELLISON ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Ellison Elementary School is a public school located in St. Joseph, Missouri, serving students within the St. Joseph School District. Situated at 45 SE 85th Rd, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on providing primary instruction to elementary-aged children. As part of the district's broader mission, the school emphasizes academic development, social growth, and the preparation of students for their transition into middle school.
The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, often utilizing standardized curriculum frameworks common to Missouri public schools. Like many schools in the area, Ellison Elementary prioritizes student engagement and community involvement, working to build a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding St. Joseph neighborhood. While specific programs and extracurricular offerings may evolve, the school remains a central hub for childhood development in its district.
For more information, contact ELLISON ELEM. at (816) 667-5316 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ST JOSEPH, MO 64507-8759
(816) 667-5316
ELLISON ELEM. is a public school in ST JOSEPH, MO with about 341 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ST. JOSEPH
- Total Students:
- 341
- Teachers:
- 24.53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 341 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ELLISON ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.3%
- Two or more races
- 8.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.