Francis Marion Intermediate School

269 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Francis Marion Intermediate School, located in Marion, Iowa, serves as a key educational facility within the Marion Independent School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and middle school years, focusing on the unique developmental needs of students in the intermediate grades. By fostering a supportive and engaging environment, the school emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for the academic rigors they will encounter as they progress toward secondary education.

The school's philosophy is rooted in the broader goals of the Marion Independent School District, which prioritizes student-centered learning, community collaboration, and the integration of modern instructional techniques. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, Francis Marion Intermediate strives to cultivate a sense of curiosity, responsibility, and inclusivity among its student body. By maintaining strong lines of communication with families and leveraging local resources, the school creates a cohesive community where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in a safe and structured setting.

269

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Francis Marion Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	19
Black	15
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
214 (79.6 %)
Two or More
20 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
19 (7.1 %)
Black
15 (5.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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 Independent School District
Phone:	(319)373-4766
Website:	http://www.marion-isd.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 131