Marie Schaefer Elem School

www.ofallon90.net

598 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Marie Schaefer Elementary School, located at 505 S. Cherry St. in O'Fallon, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90. The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic environment for young learners, typically catering to students in the primary grade levels. As part of a district recognized for its commitment to educational excellence and community involvement, Marie Schaefer emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is situated in a well-established area of O'Fallon and prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-school atmosphere that encourages parent-teacher collaboration. Faculty and staff prioritize a balanced curriculum that incorporates core subjects such as literacy and mathematics alongside opportunities for creative and physical development. By maintaining a focus on creating a safe and inclusive learning culture, Marie Schaefer Elementary aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition to intermediate and middle school levels within the district.

598

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marie Schaefer Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	28
Black	138
Asian	20
Two or More	62
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
348 (58.2%)
Black
138 (23.1%)
Two or More
62 (10.4%)
Hispanic
28 (4.7%)
Asian
20 (3.3%)
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:	O Fallon CCSD 90
Phone:	(618)632-3621
Website:	http://www.ofallon90.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
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

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 107