Ste Marie Elementary School serves 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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School Overview
Ste Marie Elementary School's student population of 133 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ste Marie Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Ste Marie Elementary School?
133 students attend Ste Marie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ste Marie Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ste Marie Elementary School?
Ste Marie Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ste Marie Elementary School offer ?
Ste Marie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Ste Marie Elementary School part of?
Ste Marie Elementary School is part of Jasper County Cud 1 School District.
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