Marquette Elementary

marquette.madison.k12.wi.us/

169 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Marquette Elementary School, located in the vibrant near-east side of Madison, Wisconsin, serves as a cornerstone of the Marquette neighborhood. As part of the Madison Metropolitan School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement, inclusive learning, and a commitment to fostering a welcoming environment for its diverse student body. The school’s curriculum is designed to support both academic excellence and social-emotional development, encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners.

Beyond the classroom, Marquette Elementary is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, benefiting from an active parent-teacher organization and close ties to the surrounding community. Its location on Jenifer Street places it in a historic, walkable area, which the school often utilizes to provide students with hands-on learning opportunities. With a focus on equity and high standards, Marquette strives to provide a supportive educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

169

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marquette Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	13
Black	41
Asian	2
Two or More	13

White
97 (58.4%)
Black
41 (24.7%)
Hispanic
13 (7.8%)
Two or More
13 (7.8%)
Asian
2 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-3220
Website:	http://marquette.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Marquette Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Marquette Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	88	52.1%
Male	78	46.2%
Not Specified	3	1.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)