Elementary Schools in Marion Independent School District


Summary:

The Marion Independent School District in Iowa is home to three elementary schools: Longfellow Elementary, Francis Marion Intermediate School, and Starry Elementary School. These schools serve students from prekindergarten through fifth grade and provide a range of educational opportunities within the district.

Among the three schools, Francis Marion Intermediate School stands out as a standout performer, with students consistently scoring above the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the ISASP assessments. This school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. Additionally, Francis Marion Intermediate School has consistently ranked in the top half of Iowa elementary schools on the SchoolDigger rankings, with a 3-star rating.

While Starry Elementary School has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 53.88%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3. This suggests that the district may be allocating resources to support the needs of its more economically diverse student population. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the elementary schools within the Marion Independent School District, highlighting the strengths and areas for improvement across various metrics.

District Detail

 777 S 15th St
Marion, IA 52302

 (319) 377-4691

SchoolDigger Rank:
166th of 313 Iowa districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,163

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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