Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marie Schaefer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 641 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Marie Schaefer Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marie Schaefer Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Marie Schaefer Elementary School?
641 students attend Marie Schaefer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Marie Schaefer Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marie Schaefer Elementary School?
Marie Schaefer Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marie Schaefer Elementary School offer ?
Marie Schaefer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marie Schaefer Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 641 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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