Starry Elementary School

252 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Starry Elementary School, located at 700 S 15th Street in Marion, Iowa, is a key component of the Linn-Mar Community School District. The school serves a diverse population of elementary-aged students, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the school utilizes a curriculum aligned with Iowa state standards, integrating core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating technology to enhance the classroom experience.

Beyond academics, Starry Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff. The school frequently promotes parental involvement through various volunteer opportunities and school-sponsored events, aiming to create a collaborative partnership between home and school. By focusing on individualized attention and a nurturing culture, Starry Elementary strives to help every student reach their full potential, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for their transition to middle school.

252

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Starry Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	7
Black	20
Asian	1
Two or More	22

White
202 (80.2 %)
Two or More
22 (8.7 %)
Black
20 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.8 %)
Asian
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)377-4698
Website:	http://www.marion-isd.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 74

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 86