Overview
Marcus Hook El Sch is a public elementary serving grades 0–4 in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 254 students. It is part of the Chichester SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
254 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictChichester SD
County42045
CityMarcus Hook
ZIP19061
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420591001893
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment254
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 %85%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)