MMCRU Marcus Elementary

Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District
500 E Fenton St
Marcus, IA 51035
183 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
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.
183
Total Students
11.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (94.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District
Phone: (712)376-2615
Website: http://www.mmcruroyals.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 23
Kindergarten 44
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 31
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Remsen-Union Elementary School
Remsen-Union Comm School District
136 Students
511 Roosevelt St
Remsen, IA 51050 (8.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th