Ellis Elementary School
Rockford, IL · Rockford SD 205 · Grades K - 5
1,941st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 8%▲ Improving
Ellis Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ellis Elementary School 1,941st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 0th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 — improving.
Ellis Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Ellis Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 460 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.2% | 67.0% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.4% | 14.6% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| White | 6.8% | 9.1% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.8% | 9.1% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Ellis Elementary School
Typical home value $123K in zip 61102 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ellis Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Lewis Lemon ElementaryRockford SD 205 · 0.3 mi away2,096th of 2,105
ELA 9% - 2Galapagos Rockford Charter SchRockford SD 205 · 0.8 mi away · charter1,775th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 12% - 7Haskell Elementary SchoolRockford SD 205 · 1.1 mi away632nd of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 52% - 1McIntosh ElementaryRockford SD 205 · 1.2 mi away1,909th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 12% - 3Barbour Two-Way Lang ImmersionRockford SD 205 · 1.2 mi away1,475th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 20% - 1Washington Elementary SchoolRockford SD 205 · 1.2 mi away1,998th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 12% - 1Constance Lane Elementary SchoolRockford SD 205 · 1.7 mi away2,105th of 2,105
ELA 8% · Math 3% - 1Julia Lathrop Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 1.9 mi away2,020th of 2,105
ELA 13% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ellis Elementary School in?
Ellis Elementary School is part of the Rockford SD 205 district in Rockford, Illinois.
Is Ellis Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ellis Elementary School 1,941st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ellis Elementary School?
Black 67%, Hispanic 15%, White 9%, Two or more races 9% (460 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ellis Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61102 is $123K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.