Marquette Elementary School serves 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Marquette Elementary School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
224 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Marquette Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%

Hispanic
1%
28%

Black
n/a
16%

White
87%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Marquette Elementary School?
224 students attend Marquette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Marquette Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marquette Elementary School?
Marquette Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marquette Elementary School offer ?
Marquette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Marquette Elementary School part of?
Marquette Elementary School is part of N Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102 School District.
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