Ellis Elementary School

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Ellis Elementary School – a 2008 NCLB “Blue Ribbon” School – has been proud to offer the highest quality education to our students since our doors first opened in 1962. Currently, Ellis serves nearly 460 students in grades Pre-K through Fourth Grade and is ranked an impressive 8 out of 10 on the GreatSchools.org website.

At Ellis, our mission is to provide every child with the best opportunity to reach their fullest potential and have our students strive everyday to be responsible, respectful, safe and ready to learn.  In order to achieve this objective, Ellis strives for a well-rounded educational program that includes:  a challenging core curriculum; a strong Response to Intervention program; a differentiated instruction approach to meet the needs of all learners – including gifted; and a unique Character Education program that focuses on positive interventions and relationships.

This past year, we saw our first major building addition since 1965.  A new lobby and main office were added in conjunction with a beautiful new gymnasium that allows for much greater flexibility in scheduling and opportunities for our students.  This project also included the complete overhaul of wiring and networking throughout the building to ensure current and future technology needs will be met.

In looking ahead, one of the biggest challenges will be adapting to the new national Common Core Standards that Illinois has adopted and realigning the curriculum to match.  However, Ellis has already begun planning and preparing for this transition and building Principal, Dave Deets, is confident that Ellis will continue to provide the best education possible due to the incredible teachers and support staff here at Ellis Elementary School.

250 Illini Dr.
Belleville, IL  62223
Ph: 618-538-6114   Fax:  618-538-6118
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8:30-8:50Breakfast
9:00am School begins
3:30pm Students on buses
3:40pm non-riders dismissal