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Marion Elementary

Q: Is Marion Elementary a good school?

Marion Elementary ranks 227 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

227^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Marion Elementary is a public elementary school in Marion, Kansas, serving 258 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Marion-Florence school district, which is ranked 83 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marion Elementary consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. The school's Science proficiency rate of 66.66% in 2024-2025 was significantly higher than the state average of 41.44%. The school also has a strong track record of supporting its female and low-socioeconomic status students, who perform in the top 15-25% and top 35% of Kansas elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's performance with white students has declined in recent years, dropping from the top 35% to the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Goessel Elementary in the Goessel district outperforms Marion Elementary in Science proficiency, while Hillsboro Elementary in the Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh district outperforms Marion Elementary across all subject areas. Meanwhile, Peabody-Burns Elementary in the Peabody-Burns district significantly underperforms Marion Elementary.

238

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,218

Per pupil spending ?

50.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 E Lawrence
Marion, KS 66861

(620) 382-3771

District: Marion-Florence

Students who attend Marion Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Marion Middle
High:	Marion High

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

4.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 77th percentile in 2015 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (54% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Above the Kansas median (65th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg48%

Kansas avg42%

227^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

83^rd of 264Marion-Florence among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	64.0	227 of 656	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.7	257 of 653	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.2	152 of 660	77.0%	★★★★☆
2022	61.8	229 of 668	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.1	132 of 670	80.3%	★★★★☆
2019	68.1	183 of 667	72.6%	★★★★☆
2018	67.7	181 of 656	72.4%	★★★★☆
2017	67.1	191 of 659	71.0%	★★★★☆
2016	74.7	136 of 656	79.3%	★★★★☆
2015	71.7	153 of 678	77.4%	★★★★☆
2013	74.4	148 of 668	77.8%	★★★★☆
2012	64.2	276 of 660	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.5	262 of 631	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.7	182 of 630	71.1%	★★★★☆
2009	74.0	119 of 621	80.8%	★★★★☆
2008	67.0	228 of 614	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	49.8	380 of 600	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.2	366 of 585	37.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	78.9	92 of 591	84.4%	★★★★☆
2019	80.1	84 of 591	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	70.9	140 of 574	75.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	59.3	184 of 533	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.5	169 of 546	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	82.8	37 of 541	93.2%	★★★★★
2022	63.1	130 of 512	74.6%	★★★★☆
2021	77.9	44 of 494	91.1%	★★★★★
2019	65.0	129 of 509	74.7%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	90 of 512	82.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	68.5	160 of 605	73.6%	★★★★☆
2019	58.0	219 of 586	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.2	170 of 575	70.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	55.9	249 of 576	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.6	335 of 579	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.6	209 of 584	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.0	273 of 596	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.2	142 of 587	75.8%	★★★★☆
2019	58.5	221 of 592	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.3	218 of 574	62.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2021)84th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2021)74th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)65th percentile~ school

White (2025)57th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science67%+25 vs state

English Language Arts54%+9 vs state

Mathematics43%+4 vs state

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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
Hillsboro Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	812 East A Street	Hillsboro	67063	Marion County	Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 947-3184	286	22	12.7	43.7%	251 (87.8%)	6 (2.1%)	19 (6.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	79.2	112^th of 656 public elementary schools	82.9%		66.8	190^th of 653 public elementary schools	70.9%	78	72.0	63.2	54.8	63.8	56.0	71.0	69.0	64.6	52.4	52.4	$14,981	$1,669	$13,312
Peabody-Burns Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	506 Elm Street	Peabody	66866	Marion County	Peabody-Burns	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 983-2188	104	11	9.2	60.6%	76 (73.1%)	4 (3.8%)	19 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	29.1	488^th of 656 public elementary schools	25.6%		14.4	579^th of 653 public elementary schools	11.3%	91	35.7	9.1	45.0	33.3	35.7	18.2	45.0	35.6	40.0	40.0	$22,007	$3,292	$18,715
Goessel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 E Main	Goessel	67053	Marion County	Goessel	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 367-8118	118	12	9.6	37.3%	103 (87.3%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.8%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	56.2	287^th of 656 public elementary schools	56.3%		39.5	418^th of 653 public elementary schools	36.0%	131	36.8	46.7	60.0	48.1	31.6	46.7	55.0	44.4	70.0	70.0	$18,592	$1,748	$16,844

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion Elementary

What district is Marion Elementary in?

Marion-Florence

What is the racial makeup of Marion Elementary?

Students at Marion Elementary are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

How many students attend Marion Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 238 students attended Marion Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Marion Elementary attend?

Students who attend Marion Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marion Middle
High : Marion High

Is Marion Elementary a good school?

Marion Elementary ranks 227^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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