Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jacques Marquette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
88%
13%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend Jacques Marquette Elementary School?
351 students attend Jacques Marquette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Jacques Marquette Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jacques Marquette Elementary School?
Jacques Marquette Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jacques Marquette Elementary School offer ?
Jacques Marquette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jacques Marquette Elementary School part of?
Jacques Marquette Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
Recent Articles
Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.
