St. Mary Public Elementary School serves 207 students in grades 5-6.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
207 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
4%
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend St. Mary Public Elementary School?
207 students attend St. Mary Public Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of St. Mary Public Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does St. Mary Public Elementary School offer ?
St. Mary Public Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is St. Mary Public Elementary School part of?
St. Mary Public Elementary School is part of Carlyle Community Unit School District 1.
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