Serving 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Marquette Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥90%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥90%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% KS state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average).
How many students attend Marquette Elementary School?
70 students attend Marquette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Marquette Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marquette Elementary School?
Marquette Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marquette Elementary School offer ?
Marquette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Marquette Elementary School part of?
Marquette Elementary School is part of Smoky Valley School District.
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