Excellent
#218 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 6% in state
Ste Marie Elem School
Elementary School · Jasper County Cud 1 · Sainte Marie, IL
A Jasper County Cud 1 elementary school where students score 53 points above what's typical for similar communities.
311 Franklin St, Sainte Marie, IL 62459
- Math 92% proficient (2010)
- Reading 82% proficient (2010)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ste Marie Elem School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 87% across the 2-year record (2009–2010).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ste Marie Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average455/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,417
Median home value
$103,900
Median rent
$263/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Jasper County CUD 1
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Jasper County Cud 1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ste Marie Elem School is listed in Jasper County CUD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ste Marie Elem School
Ste Marie Elem School is a public elementary school in Sainte Marie, IL, part of Jasper County Cud 1, serving approximately 120 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ste Marie Elem School
What grades does Ste Marie Elem School serve?
Ste Marie Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Ste Marie Elem School?
Ste Marie Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ste Marie Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ste Marie Elem School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ste Marie Elem School rank in IL?
Ste Marie Elem School ranks #218 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Ste Marie Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ste Marie Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ste Marie Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ste Marie Elem School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Ste Marie Elem School a charter school?
No, Ste Marie Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ste Marie Elem School a Title I school?
No, Ste Marie Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ste Marie Elem School?
33.3% of students at Ste Marie Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (618) 455-3219
- Area population (ZIP 62459)
- 266
- Area median age
- 28.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62459; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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