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Ellison Elementary School

45 Se 85th Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ellison Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10% in MO
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ellison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Ellison Elementary School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar

School Rankings

Ellison Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellison Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#158 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
65%
40%
61%
43%
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
7%
15%
White
66%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellison Elementary School's ranking?
Ellison Elementary School is ranked #158 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ellison Elementary School often compared to?
Ellison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Field Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ellison Elementary School?
360 students attend Ellison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ellison Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellison Elementary School?
Ellison Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ellison Elementary School offer ?
Ellison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellison Elementary School part of?
Ellison Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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