Mackeben Elementary School

800 Dr John Burkey Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mackeben Elementary School serves 522 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mackeben Elementary School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
522 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mackeben Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
(22-23)
21.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mackeben Elementary School often compared to?
Mackeben Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conley Elementary School, Leggee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mackeben Elementary School?
522 students attend Mackeben Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mackeben Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mackeben Elementary School?
Mackeben Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mackeben Elementary School offer ?
Mackeben Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Mackeben Elementary School part of?
Mackeben Elementary School is part of Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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