Mackeben Elementary School

800 Dr John Burkey Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102

522 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Mackeben Elementary School, located at 800 Academic Drive in Algonquin, Illinois, is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It is a key part of Community Unit School District 300, one of the larger and more diverse districts in the northern Illinois region. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded foundation, balancing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with opportunities for creative expression and physical education. Mackeben emphasizes a collaborative approach to learning, encouraging active participation and critical thinking within the classroom. By leveraging the resources of District 300, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on individual student progress and inclusive learning practices.

522

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mackeben Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	82
Black	21
Asian	60
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
355 (68.1%)
Hispanic
82 (15.7%)
Asian
60 (11.5%)
Black
21 (4.0%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158
Phone:	(847)659-3400
Website:	http://huntley158.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 158

Grade 1 171

Grade 2 185

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 2