Overview
Marion Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in MARION, Michigan. The school enrolls 209 students. It is part of the Marion Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
209 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMarion Public Schools
County26133
CityMARION
ZIP49665
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID262280005977
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment209
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %81%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)