Marseilles Elementary School in Marseilles, IL

At a glance

Reported students

528

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

42.86

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

81st percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

528

Marseilles Elementary School: 528 reported students.

State peer staffing position

38th percentile

12.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 518
Teachers (FTE): 45
Student–teacher ratio: 11.5:1

What the reported data says about Marseilles Elementary School

Marseilles Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Marseilles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Marseilles ESD 150. NCES reports 528 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.5%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Marseilles Elementary School

1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.86 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4.4%
Students with disabilities: 22%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 57.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White75%
Hispanic16.5%
Black2.5%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Marseilles Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Seneca Grade School North Campus Elementary · Seneca CCSD 170	PK–04	256	4.8 mi
Milton Pope Elem School Elementary · Miller Twp CCSD 210	KG–08	195	6 mi
Rutland Elem School Elementary · Rutland CCSD 230	PK–08	70	6.1 mi
McKinley Elem School Elementary · Ottawa ESD 141	PK–04	364	7.4 mi
Jefferson Elem School Elementary · Ottawa ESD 141	PK–04	304	7.8 mi
Lincoln Elem School Elementary · Ottawa ESD 141	PK–04	387	8.4 mi

Frequently asked questions about Marseilles Elementary School

What grades does Marseilles Elementary School serve?

Marseilles Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Marseilles ESD 150.

How many students attend Marseilles Elementary School?

Marseilles Elementary School reported 528 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 518 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Marseilles Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 528 students and 42.86 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Marseilles Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Marseilles Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Marseilles ESD 150 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Marseilles Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

57.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Marseilles Elementary School in?

Marseilles Elementary School is part of Marseilles ESD 150, based in Marseilles, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Marseilles Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seneca Grade School North Campus (4.8 mi), Milton Pope Elem School (6 mi), Rutland Elem School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.