Elementary Schools in Marion County R-II

Summary:

The Marion County R-II school district in Missouri is home to a single elementary school, Marion County Elementary, which has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance and earned top rankings within the state.

Marion County Elementary stands out as a model of educational excellence, with its students significantly outperforming state averages in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Missouri, reaching as high as 6th out of 900 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, the Marion County R-II school district is ranked 2nd out of 367 districts in the state and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating the district as a whole is providing exceptional educational opportunities.

With a small enrollment of 120 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.4 to 1, Marion County Elementary appears to be leveraging these factors to deliver personalized attention and support, contributing to its outstanding academic performance. The school's higher spending per student, at $11,112 for the 2021-2022 school year, further suggests a commitment to investing in resources and programs that benefit its students.

District Detail

2905 Hwy D
Philadelphia, MO 63463-0100

(573) 439-5913

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 207

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				MAP Mathematics (2025)	MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2905 Hwy D	Philadelphia	63463	Marion County	Marion County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 439-5913	109	11	10.2	40.4%	107 (98.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	98	6^th of 900 public elementary schools	99.3%					(n/a)	78.9	73.6	84.1	$10,853	$387	$10,467

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Palmyra R-I	11.61 mi	3	83^rd
Monroe City R-I	12.86 mi	3	192^nd
Lewis County C-1	13.03 mi	2	289^th
North Shelby	15.53 mi	2	65^th
Hannibal 60	18.97 mi	9	130^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 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.