HERBERT CARTER GLOBAL COMMUNITY MAGNET SCHOOL

www.msd3.org

636 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Marion Elementary School, located at 235 Military Road in Marion, Arkansas, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Marion School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, character development, and the foundational learning needs of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Marion School District, which focuses on providing high-quality instruction and leveraging modern educational resources. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies by visiting their official website at http://www.msd3.org. Through a combination of classroom instruction and administrative support, Marion Elementary plays a vital role in the social and intellectual development of the students in the Marion area.

636

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERBERT CARTER GLOBAL COMMUNITY MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	77
Black	264
Asian	5
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

Black
264 (41.5 %)
White
257 (40.4 %)
Hispanic
77 (12.1 %)
Two or More
32 (5.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)739-5120
Website:	http://www.msd3.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	102

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HERBERT CARTER GLOBAL COMMUNITY MAGNET SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	71
Grade 6	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HERBERT CARTER GLOBAL COMMUNITY MAGNET SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	306	48.1%
Male	330	51.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th