Maercker Elem School

www.maercker.org

436 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Maercker Elementary School, located in Westmont, Illinois, serves as a foundational institution within the Maercker School District 60. The school provides a supportive learning environment for students in the early grades, focusing on building strong academic, social, and emotional skills. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, the school encourages students to develop a love for learning while preparing them for their future educational journeys within the district.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student population. Through a variety of programs and dedicated staff, Maercker Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and partnership with families. Its location on South Cass Avenue serves as a central hub for local families, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide a high-quality, student-centered education in a nurturing setting.

436

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maercker Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	92
Black	34
Asian	103
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	2

White
187 (42.9 %)
Asian
103 (23.6 %)
Hispanic
92 (21.1 %)
Black
34 (7.8 %)
Two or More
18 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Maercker SD 60
Phone:	(630)515-4820
Website:	http://www.maercker.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 153