Enrollment
390
Elementary
DISTRICT 381 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARINETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 550870000998
Marinette Primary
1520 Mott St, Marinette, WI 54143 · (715) 735-2500 · Marinette County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL390 STUDENTS
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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
20.9:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.0:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
203 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 42%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 149 | 38% |
| Kindergarten | 122 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 119 | 31% |
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 54% · 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
Based on grade levels within Marinette School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Marinette Primary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinette Primary this school | 390 | 52.1% | N/A |
| Marinette Intermediate Marinette | 372 | 52.7% | 43.5% |
| Horace Mann Elementary Neenah | 401 | 50.1% | 48.3% |
| Roosevelt Elementary Janesville | 412 | 50.7% | 73.6% |
| Unity Elementary Balsam Lake | 385 | 53.2% | 54.1% |
| Crescent Elementary Rhinelander | 384 | 52.9% | 42.5% |
Matched among Wisconsin 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 Marinette Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Marinette County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 390 | #369 of 1,157 | #3 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.9:1 | #877 of 901 | #6 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.9% | #507 of 901 | #1 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.1% | #382 of 1,064 | #4 of 8 |
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
390
+232 (+147%) vs 2020
+29% since 1990-91, when it was 303
Student : Teacher
20.9:1
was 15.8:1
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 | 390 | 18.7 | 20.9:1 | 52% (203) |
| 2023-24 | 378 | 20.3 | 18.7:1 | 54% (205) |
| 2022-23 | 352 | 23.7 | 14.8:1 | 56% (196) |
| 2020-21 | 158 | 10 | 15.8:1 | 54% (86) |
| 2017-18 | 146 | 12.1 | 12.1:1 | 49% (71) |
| 2015-16 | 193 | 15 | 12.9:1 | 48% (93) |
| 2010-11 | 247 | 17 | 14.5:1 | 52% (129) |
| 2000-01 | 224 | 15 | 14.9:1 | 21% (46) |
| 1990-91 | 303 | 16 | 18.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Marinette Primary.
Since 2017-18: students up 167% (146 to 390); teachers up 55% (12.1 to 18.7).
About Marinette Primary
Marinette Primary is a mid-sized elementary school in Marinette, Wisconsin, administered by Marinette School District. It is open to students in pre-K through 1 and enrolls 390 students. It has 21% more students than the average for elementary schools in Wisconsin (about 323).
The 4 schools of Marinette School District, including Marinette Primary, enroll 1,914 students.
By race and ethnicity, Marinette Primary is 81% White. The next largest groups are 8% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 3% Black. The school's White share is 13 points below the 94% share among Marinette County residents. A diversity index of 34% means there is a 34% chance two randomly chosen students at Marinette Primary are from different groups.
The school has 18.7 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 20.9 students per teacher. Elementary schools in Wisconsin have an average ratio of 14.7:1. The school reported 52% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25.
American Community Survey estimates for Marinette County show that the median household earns about $63,809 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 20%, and about 7% of people live in poverty. Marinette County has 22 public schools with about 5,654 students, including Marinette Primary.
Marinette Middle sits about 0.4 miles from Marinette Primary. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Distant.
The school counted 158 students in 2020-21 and 390 in 2024-25. A shift in the grades offered could account for part of the difference. Federal data show the ratio rising from 15.8:1 to 20.9:1.
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Marinette County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
42,046
Census ACS
Median income
$63,809
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
5,654 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Marinette School District
- Marinette HighHigh · 618 students
- Marinette MiddleMiddle · 534 students
- Marinette IntermediateElementary · 372 students
Other schools in Marinette
- Marinette HighHigh · 618 students
- Marinette MiddleMiddle · 534 students
- Marinette IntermediateElementary · 372 students
Nearby schools
- Marinette Middle0.4 mi · 534
- Marinette High1.0 mi · 618
- Menominee Elementary School1.5 mi · 531
- Marinette Intermediate1.9 mi · 372
- Central Elementary School2.0 mi · 265
- Menominee High School2.1 mi · 352
Frequently asked questions
About Marinette PrimaryHow many students attend Marinette Primary?
Marinette Primary enrolls approximately 390 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does Marinette Primary serve?
Marinette Primary serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many students per teacher at Marinette Primary?
Approximately 20.9:1 students per teacher at Marinette Primary.
What is the student diversity at Marinette Primary?
Student demographics at Marinette Primary are roughly 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Marinette Primary?
Marinette Primary is overseen by Marinette School District in Marinette County.
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