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Does Marquette Elementary School have enough mental health and stress support?
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Enrollment
367
Elementary
DISTRICT 360 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MUSKEGON PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE CITY OF·NCES 262484006148
Marquette Elementary School
480 BENNETT ST, MUSKEGON, MI 49442 · (231) 720-2600 · Muskegon County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL367 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
349 students
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 55%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 71 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 61 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 64 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 71 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 50 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 50 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (71) is 42% larger than its 5th grade class (50).
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Marquette Elementary School→Charles Hackley Middle School
Based on grade levels within Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Marquette Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Elementary School this school | 367 | 95.1% | N/A |
| Martin G Atkins Elementary School SAGINAW | 381 | 96.6% | N/A |
| Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School FLINT | 362 | 96.1% | N/A |
| Edison Academy KALAMAZOO | 376 | 96.3% | 27.4% |
| Oakview Elementary School MUSKEGON | 438 | 95.7% | N/A |
| Paramount Charter Academy KALAMAZOO | 373 | 95.2% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Marquette Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Muskegon County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 367 | #803 of 1,630 | #19 of 32 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #82 of 1,424 | #1 of 25 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.7% | #348 of 1,424 | #7 of 25 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 95.1% | #73 of 1,563 | #4 of 30 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -29.3% | #95 of 979 | #2 of 19 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
367
-164 (-31%) vs 2020
-15% since 1990-91, when it was 431
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 16.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 367 | 30.3 | 12.1:1 | 95% (349) |
| 2023-24 | 320 | 26.5 | 12.1:1 | 97% (311) |
| 2022-23 | 474 | 34.7 | 13.6:1 | 92% (437) |
| 2020-21 | 531 | 33 | 16.1:1 | 93% (494) |
| 2017-18 | 519 | 35.4 | 14.7:1 | 92% (480) |
| 2015-16 | 579 | 32 | 18.1:1 | 88% (510) |
| 2010-11 | 330 | 20 | 16.5:1 | 93% (306) |
| 2000-01 | 404 | 22 | 18.4:1 | 88% (354) |
| 1990-91 | 431 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Marquette Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 29% (519 to 367); teachers down 14% (35.4 to 30.3).
About Marquette Elementary School
Marquette Elementary School is a public elementary school run by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of in MUSKEGON, Michigan. Students in pre-K through 5 attend the school, which enrolls 367 students.
Marquette Elementary School is one of the 7 schools that make up Muskegon Public Schools of the City of (3,325 students in total).
Marquette Elementary School's enrollment is 62% Black. The remaining shares are 13% White, 13% multiracial, and 11% Hispanic. Census estimates put the Black share of Muskegon County's population at about 12%. Marquette Elementary School has a diversity index of 57%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its teaching staff equals 30.3 full-time positions, a ratio of 12.1:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Michigan average 15.8:1. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 95%. That is 36 points above the 59% average for public schools in Muskegon County.
Marquette Elementary School is located in Muskegon County, where median household income is about $65,024, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Federal data list 71 public schools in Muskegon County, with a combined enrollment of about 25,245.
LAKESHORE LEARNING CENTER is located about 0.2 miles from Marquette Elementary School. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, Marquette Elementary School is City: Small.
Enrollment was 531 in 2020-21 and 367 in 2024-25, a decrease of 164 students. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 16.1:1 to 12.1:1.
Community posts for Marquette Elementary School can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Muskegon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
175,961
Census ACS
Median income
$65,024
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
71
25,245 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
- Muskegon High SchoolHigh · 1,003 students
- Charles Hackley Middle SchoolMiddle · 774 students
- Bunker ElementaryElementary · 451 students
- Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · 438 students
- Glenside ElementaryElementary · 185 students
- Muskegon Community Education CenterHigh · 107 students
Other schools in MUSKEGON
- Mona Shores High SchoolHigh · 1,268 students
- ReethsPuffer High SchoolHigh · 1,107 students
- Muskegon High SchoolHigh · 1,003 students
- Mona Shores Middle SchoolMiddle · 930 students
- Charles Hackley Middle SchoolMiddle · 774 students
- Timberland AcademyElementary · 613 students
Other Marquette Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 3 states are named Marquette Elementary. Marquette Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 5.
- Marquette Elementary SchoolChicago, IL · 1,030 students
- Marquette Elementary SchoolMachesney Park, IL · 268 students
- Marquette Elementary SchoolMarquette Heights, IL · 223 students
- Marquette ElementaryMadison, WI · 169 students
Nearby schools
- LAKESHORE LEARNING CENTER0.2 mi · 21
- Wesley School0.3 mi · 127
- Muskegon Maritime Academy1.0 mi · 141
- Three Oaks Public School Academy1.0 mi · 363
- Orchard View Community Education1.1 mi · 134
- Oakview Elementary School1.2 mi · 438
Frequently asked questions
About Marquette Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Marquette Elementary School?
Marquette Elementary School enrolls approximately 367 students in grades PK-05.
Is Marquette Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Marquette Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Marquette Elementary School have?
Marquette Elementary School employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Marquette Elementary School?
Student demographics at Marquette Elementary School are roughly 13% White, 11% Hispanic, 62% Black, 0% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Who oversees Marquette Elementary School?
Marquette Elementary School is overseen by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of in Muskegon County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.