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= Ellsworth Elementary =

ADDRESS

145 N Sleight St, Naperville, IL 60540

41°46'37.5"N 88°08'28.2"W

INFORMATION

School Type: Public First School

Opened: 1891

School District: 203

Principal: Cheryl DeGan

Grades:K-5

Gender: Co-ed

Enrollment: 252

Average class size: 12

Colors: Red and White

Nickname: Eagles

Website:  https://www.naperville203.org/Page/2440

Ellsworth Elementary is a public school, located at the intersection of School and Sleight in Naperville IL. Feeding into Washington Junior High School then Naperville North High Schoo l. Two classes of each grade are held, with Exploratory and Honors classes as well. North Central College is located 2 blocks south and and has a partnership with the elementary school, along with several others in the area. Proficiency levels in English and Math are also some of the noteworthy characteristics.

Accredited
Illinois Report Card gives Ellsworth an Exemplary Score


 * 1) 6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Ellsworth's test scores are far above the state averages for Math and English.

History
Ellsworth got its name in 1891 from the father and son, Lewis and Milton Ellsworth who were prominent figures in Naperville in the 1860s and 70s. Before that, it was occupied by the Lisle Graded School which was closed and opened on the spot until rebuilt in 1884 at a cost of $106,350 dollars, supported by the community. For 5 years form 1911-1916 Ellsworth, District 7, merged with District 78, now known as Washington Junior High School. Designed by Warren S. Holmes Co., he stated that 'an attractive physical environment enhances the learning process'. This is shown through the high ceilings of the rooms, lime stained oak, terrazzo floors and window seats. There is also a no longer functioning fire place in what is now the kindergarten classroom. Additions have been made since its construction such as the Learning Resource Center in 1982 which today is home to the administrative offices, library, and computer lab.

Programs
One School One Book

Ozzie Reading Club

Home and School Board, parents run a Facebook page and hold meetings. They also host the Clothing Exchange which is held at a few of the elementary schools in the area, varying by size and type of clothing.

Ellsworth, in part of District 203, is part of the National School Lunch Program to aid students in low income house holds.