Marquette Elementary School

100 Joliet Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Marquette Elementary School serves 213 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 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Marquette Elementary School's student population of 213 students has declined by 5% 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
213 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Marquette Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
2%
28%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
87%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.23
This chart displays the diversity score of Marquette Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Marquette Elementary School?
213 students attend Marquette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Marquette Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marquette Elementary School?
Marquette Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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