MMCRU MARCUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MMCRU Marcus Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District school district, located in Marcus, IA with about 189 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, MMCRU Marcus Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MMCRU Marcus Elementary, located in Marcus, Iowa, is a key component of the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn-Remsen-Union (MMCRU) Community School District. Serving the local community’s youngest learners, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As a smaller, rural school, it emphasizes a close-knit culture where students receive individualized attention, and staff members are deeply integrated into the local community. The curriculum focuses on building a strong educational foundation in core subjects, supported by extracurricular opportunities that encourage student development both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is defined by its commitment to student growth and the "Royals" pride that characterizes the MMCRU district. By prioritizing partnerships between educators, students, and families, Marcus Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that prepares children for future academic success. Its location on East Fenton Street serves as a hub for the town’s educational activities, maintaining a long-standing tradition of excellence in public education for the rural residents of the region.

For more information, contact MMCRU Marcus Elementary at (712) 376-2615 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.