At a glance
Reported students
223
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
226.5
Marquette Elem School: 223 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
14.4:1 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
- 163
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.6:1
What the reported data says about Marquette Elem School
Marquette Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Marquette Heights. It is one of 2 current school records connected to N Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102. NCES reports 223 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, 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 (87.4%) and multiracial (11.2%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Marquette Elem School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.5 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.4%
- Hispanic1.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.2%
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.
Other schools in N Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Marquette Elem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle Elem School Elementary · Creve Coeur SD 76 | PK–04 | 262 | 2.1 mi |
| L E Starke Elem School Elementary · Pekin PSD 108 | KG–03 | 139 | 2.7 mi |
| Don D Shute Elem School Elementary · East Peoria SD 86 | PK–02 | 206 | 3 mi |
| Lincoln Elem School Elementary · East Peoria SD 86 | 03–05 | 148 | 3.1 mi |
| Willow Elem School Elementary · Pekin PSD 108 | KG–03 | 192 | 3.1 mi |
| C B Smith Elem School Elementary · Pekin PSD 108 | KG–03 | 264 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Marquette Elem School
What grades does Marquette Elem School serve?
Marquette Elem School reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in N Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102.
How many students attend Marquette Elem School?
Marquette Elem School reported 223 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 163 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Marquette Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 223 students and 15.5 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 Marquette Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Marquette Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on N Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Marquette Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Marquette Elem School in?
Marquette Elem School is part of N Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102, based in Marquette Heights, IL, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Marquette Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include LaSalle Elem School (2.1 mi), L E Starke Elem School (2.7 mi), Don D Shute Elem School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.