Enrollment
223
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 172892003035
Marquette Elem School — Marquette Heights, IL
Federal NCES profile for Marquette Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: N Pekin & Marquette Hght Sd 102 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marquette Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Marquette Elem School reports 223 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding N Pekin & Marquette Hght Sd 102 spends $14,438 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.6% from local sources (property taxes), 56.4% from the state, and 8.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marquette Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Illinois — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,438
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 223 Top 21% in Illinois — larger than 79% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172892003035
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.7%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for N Pekin & Marquette Hght Sd 102, which includes Marquette Elem School.
$14,438
Per student
-28%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 56.4%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Marquette Elem School
How many students attend Marquette Elem School?
Marquette Elem School has 223 students enrolled. It is a other school in Marquette Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marquette Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marquette Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marquette Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Marquette Elem School is White at 87.4%. The school serves a student body in Marquette Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marquette Elem School?
Marquette Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.