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Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary

Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary · Sutter County · 2452 El Centro Boulevard, East Nicolaus, CA 95659-9748

(530) 656-2407 · marcum-illinois.org

8/10
#1422
Rank 1422 out of 5,722
Top 25%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1464 · 74th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1361 · 76th percentile
Science8/10 · #1578 · 72nd percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the quiet agricultural community of East Nicolaus in Sutter County, Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary has a small-town feel that's genuinely hard to find anymore — the kind of K-8 school where teachers know every student by name and families tend to put down roots. Academics here are solid across the board, landing in the upper quarter of California schools statewide, which is a meaningful achievement for a rural district competing on its own terms. Families who value a tight-knit community over a big-campus experience, and who don't mind trading city conveniences for wide open spaces and a slower pace of life, tend to thrive here.

Student Demographics

110 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
69 (63%)
Hispanic
33 (30%)
Multiple Races
6 (5%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners14 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged36 (33%)
Students with Disabilities19 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

179
Enrollment
10
Teachers (FTE)
17.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.1
Administrators (FTE)
20.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5664 · 6th percentile

2 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.