Marseilles Elementary School

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Marseilles Elementary School, located at 201 Chicago Street in Marseilles, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Marseilles Elementary School District #150, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. The school typically serves students from early childhood through the middle school grades, striving to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a vital role in the small-town fabric of Marseilles, often acting as a focal point for community engagement and extracurricular activities. The faculty and staff are focused on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are supported by a variety of resources, including technology integration and student support services. By prioritizing both educational standards and a supportive school culture, Marseilles Elementary aims to equip its students with the foundational skills and confidence necessary for long-term success.

521

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marseilles Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	84
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	5

White
396 (76.0 %)
Hispanic
84 (16.1 %)
Two or More
21 (4.0 %)
Black
14 (2.7 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Marseilles ESD 150
Phone:	(815)795-2428
Website:	http://mes150.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 58