- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madison, WI
Marquette Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marquette Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550852000948
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marquette Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marquette Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marquette Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Madison, WI.
School address
District: Madison Metropolitan School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550852000948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Marquette Elementary grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 550852000948 · Madison, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 13:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,222 students)
Marquette Elementary grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Marquette Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,222 students
- Vel Phillips M
Vel Phillips Memorial High
2,004 students
- East High
East High
1,643 students
- Lafollette Hig
Lafollette High
1,541 students
- Hamilton Middl 790
Hamilton Middle
790 students
- This school 169
Marquette Elementary
169 students
What this shows Marquette Elementary reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marquette Elementary compares
Marquette Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$17,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
African American 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Marquette Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Metropolitan School District reports $17,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marquette Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vel Phillips Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafollette High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marquette Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Madison
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Van Hise Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Schenk Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Randall Elementary School
Standard public school
320 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Lake View Elementary
Standard public school
292 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marquette Elementary
How many students attend Marquette Elementary?
Marquette Elementary has 169 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madison, WI. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marquette Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marquette Elementary is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marquette Elementary?
28.9% of students at Marquette Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marquette Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marquette Elementary is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Madison, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marquette Elementary?
Marquette Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Marquette Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Madison, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Metropolitan School District?
Besides Marquette Elementary, Madison Metropolitan School District also operates West High (2,222 students), Vel Phillips Memorial High (2,004 students), and East High (1,643 students). See the Madison Metropolitan School District district page for the complete list.