Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Maie Ellis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maie Ellis Elementary School's student population of 560 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
560 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Green and Gold
Campus Size
2 acres
School Motto
Growing Greatness and Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders
Average Class Size
22 students
School Rankings
Maie Ellis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maie Ellis Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4797 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
White
11%
20%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maie Ellis Elementary School's ranking?
Maie Ellis Elementary School is ranked #4797 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Maie Ellis Elementary School often compared to?
Maie Ellis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Paloma Elementary School, William H. Frazier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Maie Ellis Elementary School?
560 students attend Maie Ellis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Maie Ellis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maie Ellis Elementary School?
Maie Ellis Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maie Ellis Elementary School offer ?
Maie Ellis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Maie Ellis Elementary School part of?
Maie Ellis Elementary School is part of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District.
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