Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Suella G. Ellis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
Many Explorers, One Crew! Together We Reach for the Stars!
School Mascot
The Explorer Spaceship & Astronaut
School Rankings
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Suella G. Ellis Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1357 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
73%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
11%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Explorer Spaceship & Astronaut
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suella G. Ellis Elementary School's ranking?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School is ranked #1357 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Suella G. Ellis Elementary School?
381 students attend Suella G. Ellis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Suella G. Ellis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suella G. Ellis Elementary School?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Suella G. Ellis Elementary School offer ?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Suella G. Ellis Elementary School part of?
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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