MARQUETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Marquette Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the N Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102 school district, located in Marquette Heights, IL with about 226 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Marquette Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Marquette Elementary School, located at 100 Joliet Road in Marquette Heights, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the East Peoria School District 86. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its primary-level students. As a neighborhood school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond core academic instruction in subjects like literacy and mathematics, Marquette Elementary focuses on preparing students for future success through a variety of extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives. The school strives to maintain a small-town atmosphere while providing modern resources that cater to the diverse learning needs of its student body. By focusing on individualized attention and a collaborative culture, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and a lifelong love of learning in every child who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact Marquette Elem School at (309) 382-3612 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.