Marie Schaefer Elementary School

505 S Cherry St
O Fallon, IL 62269
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marie Schaefer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marie Schaefer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Marie Schaefer Elementary School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
598 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Motto
Learning today, leading tomorrow

School Rankings

Marie Schaefer Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marie Schaefer Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#727 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
45%
27%
39%
30%
80-84%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
23%
16%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marie Schaefer Elementary School's ranking?
Marie Schaefer Elementary School is ranked #727 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Marie Schaefer Elementary School often compared to?
Marie Schaefer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laverna Evans Elementary School, J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Marie Schaefer Elementary School?
598 students attend Marie Schaefer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Marie Schaefer Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marie Schaefer Elementary School?
Marie Schaefer Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marie Schaefer Elementary School offer ?
Marie Schaefer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marie Schaefer Elementary School part of?
Marie Schaefer Elementary School is part of O Fallon CCSD 90 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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