Elementary Schools in Marion-Florence

Summary:

The Marion-Florence school district in Kansas is home to one standout elementary school, Marion Elementary. Serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 258 students, Marion Elementary is ranked in the top third of Kansas elementary schools, showcasing its strong academic performance.

Marion Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also boasts a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average, and it spends $12,569 per student, which is higher than the state average. These factors contribute to Marion Elementary's status as a high-performing school within the Marion-Florence district.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, Marion Elementary is still able to achieve strong academic results. This suggests the school is providing effective support and resources for its diverse student population. The school's consistent academic performance, improving statewide ranking, and efficient resource allocation make it a standout choice for families in the Marion-Florence area.

District Detail

101 N Thorp
Marion, KS 66861

(620) 382-2117

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 516

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 E Lawrence	Marion	66861	Marion County	Marion-Florence	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 382-3771	238	23	10.1	50.8%	194 (81.5%)	3 (1.3%)	26 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	64	227^th of 656 public elementary schools	65.4%		58.7	257^th of 653 public elementary schools	60.6%	30	69.0	38.8	63.3	53.7	55.2	32.7	46.7	42.6	66.7	66.7	$16,218	$3,276	$12,942

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh	9.77 mi	2	19^th
Centre	12.57 mi	2
Peabody-Burns	13.04 mi	2	252^nd
Goessel	19.03 mi	2	80^th
Canton-Galva	22.78 mi	2	219^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.