Ste Marie Elementary School serves 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ste Marie Elementary School's student population of 132 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ste Marie Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Ste Marie Elementary School?
132 students attend Ste Marie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ste Marie Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ste Marie Elementary School?
Ste Marie Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ste Marie Elementary School offer ?
Ste Marie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Ste Marie Elementary School part of?
Ste Marie Elementary School is part of Jasper County Cud 1 School District.
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