Public elementary schoolGrades EE–6Arlington ISD

Ellis Elementary

2601 Shadow Rdg Dr, Arlington, TX 76006 · (682) 867-7900

D
62 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 4 points from 2025Up from an F (58) in 2025.
753students
15.3students per teacher
93.3%attendance
44thof 52 Arlington ISD elementary schools
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BFDCCCDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Ellis Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementF · 59

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 62

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 62

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Ellis Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Arlington ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level57%
Meets grade level30%
Arlington ISD elementary schools: 38.7%
Masters grade level13%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

753students in 2024–25Down 5% from 791 the year before
15.3students per teacher49 full-time teachers
18.6average class sizeArlington ISD elementary schools: 18.1
7.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,989average teacher base pay
86.2%from low-income familiesArlington ISD elementary schools: 77.7%
25.9%English learners
6.2%in gifted & talented
24.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 57.6%Hispanic 32.4%White 4.4%Two or More Races 3.9%Asian 0.8%

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BTrinity LeadershipTexas Leadership Public Schools · 80 · 0.5 mi FPeach ElementaryArlington ISD · 58 · 1.3 mi DLarson ElementaryArlington ISD · 65 · 1.8 mi CSherrod ElementaryArlington ISD · 74 · 2.0 mi CJones Fine Arts / Dual Language AcademyArlington ISD · 79 · 2.4 mi CUplift Summit Prep PsUplift Education · 72 · 2.6 mi PCountry Day School of ArlingtonPrivate · PK–K · 3.5 mi PGreen Oaks SchoolPrivate · Ungraded · 3.6 mi
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Questions about Ellis Elementary

What is Ellis Elementary’s TEA rating?

Ellis Elementary earned a D (62 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an F (58) in 2025.

What grades does Ellis Elementary serve?

Grades EE–6. It’s part of Arlington ISD, at 2601 Shadow Rdg Dr in Arlington.

How many students go to Ellis Elementary?

753 students in 2024–25, down 5% from 791 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Ellis Elementary compare with other Arlington ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 44th of 52 Arlington ISD elementary schools (tied with 2 others). 8% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Ellis Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Arlington ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.