- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Machesney Park, IL
Marquette Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Marquette Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171824002104
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marquette Elem School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Machesney Park · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 268
- students enrolled
Marquette Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marquette Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Machesney Park, IL.
School address
District: Harlem Ud 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 171824002104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Marquette Elem School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 171824002104 · Machesney Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlem High School (1,884 students)
Marquette Elem School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Marquette Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,884 students
- Harlem Middle
Harlem Middle School
1,330 students
- Donald C Parke 571
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
571 students
- Machesney Elem 361
Machesney Elem School
361 students
- Windsor Elem S 315
Windsor Elem School
315 students
- This school 268
Marquette Elem School
268 students
What this shows Marquette Elem School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marquette Elem School compares
Marquette Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,101
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 7.1%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Marquette Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Harlem Ud 122 reports $21,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marquette Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harlem Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald C Parker Early Educ Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Machesney Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marquette Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,330
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Machesney Park
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marquette Elem School
How many students attend Marquette Elem School?
Marquette Elem School has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Machesney Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marquette Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marquette Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marquette Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Marquette Elem School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Machesney Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marquette Elem School?
Marquette Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marquette Elem School rank among elementary schools in Machesney Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Marquette Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Machesney Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Machesney Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Harlem Ud 122?
Besides Marquette Elem School, Harlem Ud 122 also operates Harlem High School (1,884 students), Harlem Middle School (1,330 students), and Donald C Parker Early Educ Center (571 students). See the Harlem Ud 122 district page for the complete list.