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Locust Elementary School

Locust Elementary School is a public primary school in Marengo, IL, serving grades PK–3, rated A, with 501 students and a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 67% in Math and 54% in English Language Arts.

ATopHap school rating
Rating
A
Grades
PK–3
Enrollment
501
Students per teacher
14.4:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Math67%
English Language Arts54%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White57%
Hispanic35%
Two or more races6%
Black1%
Asian1%
Native American1%
Male / female
55% / 45%
Free or reduced lunch
55%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+6.1%
Prior-year enrollment
472

Homes assigned to this school

3,813 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Locust Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
539 Locust St, Marengo, IL 60152
Phone
(815) 568-7632
Setting
Town - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170007705249

School district

Marengo-Union Elementary Consolidated District 165

District rating
B
Schools
3
Students
1,092
Spending per student
$12,528
Teachers (FTE)
72
Grades
PK–08
See every school in Marengo-Union Elementary Consolidated District 165

Common questions

About Locust Elementary School

How is Locust Elementary School rated?

Locust Elementary School holds a A rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Marengo-Union Elementary Consolidated District 165 is rated B overall.

How do students at Locust Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Locust Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 67% in Math and 54% in English Language Arts.

What grades does Locust Elementary School serve?

Locust Elementary School serves grades PK–3 as a primary school.

How many students attend Locust Elementary School?

501 students attend Locust Elementary School, up from 472 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Locust Elementary School?

TopHap matches 3,813 residential properties to Locust Elementary School in and around Marengo. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Locust Elementary School in?

Locust Elementary School is part of Marengo-Union Elementary Consolidated District 165, which reports 3 schools, 1,092 students and $12,528 of spending per student.