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Marion County Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-6

6^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Marion County Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Philadelphia, Missouri, serving 120 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Marion County R-II school district. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with impressive academic achievements that set it apart from nearby institutions.

Marion County Elementary has demonstrated exceptional academic performance, with 84.1% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the state average of 44.3%. The school's test scores on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are consistently higher than the district and state levels. Additionally, Marion County Elementary maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.0% to 8.4%, significantly lower than the 24.2% rate at nearby Veterans Elementary. The school's favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.1 to 11.4, also contributes to its ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students.

When compared to other schools in the region, Marion County Elementary stands out as a shining example of academic excellence. Its test scores, chronic absenteeism rates, and student-teacher ratios are significantly better than the surrounding schools, indicating that the school is providing a superior educational experience for its students. While the school's low percentage of economically disadvantaged students may be a contributing factor, the school's performance is not solely dependent on student demographics, as it has consistently outperformed the state averages across various socioeconomic groups. Overall, Marion County Elementary is a model institution that could serve as an inspiration for other schools in the area.

109

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,853

Per pupil spending ?

40.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2905 Hwy D
Philadelphia, MO 63463-0100

(573) 439-5913

District: Marion County R-II

Students who attend Marion County Elementary usually attend:

High:

Marion County High

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.2%

African American:

0.9%

Two or more races:

0.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 72nd percentile in 2009 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (79% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Missouri elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2009

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg79%

Missouri avg42%

6^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 74 pts since 2015

From bottom 25% (2015) to top 1% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 367Marion County R-II among Missouri 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	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	98.0	6 of 900	99.3%	★★★★★
2019	72.3	237 of 1052	77.5%	★★★★☆
2017	82.3	134 of 1032	87.0%	★★★★☆
2015	32.8	789 of 1058	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	43.4	678 of 1089	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	48.9	619 of 1108	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	55.2	524 of 1085	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.7	508 of 1088	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.2	338 of 1066	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.1	297 of 1053	71.8%	★★★★☆
2008	70.7	238 of 1084	78.0%	★★★★☆
2007	70.1	232 of 1080	78.5%	★★★★☆
2006	77.9	147 of 1074	86.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	94.9	16 of 666	97.6%	★★★★★
2019	61.8	308 of 917	66.4%	★★★☆☆

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)

White (2025)98th percentile~ school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts84%+40 vs state

Mathematics79%+41 vs state

Science74%+31 vs state

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Greatest School a parent could ask for. Extremely safe and instills values in every child. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th 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
Palmyra Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	600 S Ashland Ave	Palmyra	63461	Marion County	Palmyra R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 769-3736	452	35	12.8	36.9%	424 (93.8%)	4 (0.9%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	71.3	236^th of 900 public elementary schools	73.8%		66	292^nd of 906 public elementary schools	67.8%	56	51.5	47.8				49.3	61.6			$11,115	$474	$10,641
Monroe City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	401a Hwy 24/36 East	Monroe City	63456	Monroe County	Monroe City R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 735-4632	331	25	13.3	53.2%	263 (79.5%)	17 (5.1%)	11 (3.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (11.5%)	58.5	373^rd of 900 public elementary schools	58.6%		68.4	267^th of 906 public elementary schools	70.5%	106	59.6	44.8				34.6				$11,859	$695	$11,164
Highland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	25189 Heritage Ave	Lewistown	63452	Lewis County	Lewis County C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 209-3586	520	39	13.3	49.8%	486 (93.5%)	14 (2.7%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	27.5	682^nd of 900 public elementary schools	24.2%		31.1	647^th of 906 public elementary schools	28.6%	35	21.8		24.1	29.4	44.9	24.5	13.9	30.9	28.1	$12,240	$1,217	$11,023
North Shelby Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3071 Hwy 15	Shelbyville	63469	Shelby County	North Shelby	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 633-2401	167	16	10.1	25.7%	160 (95.8%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	69.6	258^th of 900 public elementary schools	71.3%		59.3	355^th of 906 public elementary schools	60.8%	97		52.0	72.1	85.0		27.3				$13,953	$459	$13,494
Veterans Elementary	Public	K-5	790 N Veterans Rd	Hannibal	63401	Marion County	Hannibal 60	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 221-0649	403	35	11.6	63.5%	303 (75.2%)	36 (8.9%)	17 (4.2%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (9.2%)	46.8	500^th of 900 public elementary schools	44.4%		57.4	375^th of 906 public elementary schools	58.6%	125	33.2	38.6	39.6		52.0	33.3	38.7	35.5		$13,035	$851	$12,184

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion County Elementary

Is Marion County Elementary a good school?

Yes! Marion County Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Marion County Elementary?

Students at Marion County Elementary are 98% White.

What schools do graduates of Marion County Elementary attend?

Students who attend Marion County Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Marion County High

What district is Marion County Elementary in?

Marion County R-II

How many students attend Marion County Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 109 students attended Marion County Elementary.

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