FRANCES SLOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Frances Slocum Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marion Community Schools school district, located in Marion, IN with about 322 students offering grade levels from 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 22 teachers, Frances Slocum Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Frances Slocum Elementary School, located in Marion, Indiana, is a public school within the Marion Community Schools district. It serves a diverse student population in the pre-kindergarten through grade 4 range. The school is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development in its young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the Marion community and focuses on providing inclusive educational experiences. Faculty and staff at Frances Slocum work to create a supportive atmosphere through initiatives that promote literacy, numeracy, and character building. By utilizing a mix of traditional instruction and supportive school-wide programs, the institution aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Frances Slocum Elem School at (765) 664-0589 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2909 S Torrence St
Marion, IN 46953-3540
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FRANCES SLOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marion, IN with about 322 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
322
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 322 students

White
43.8%
Black or African American
29.5%
Hispanic/Latino
13.4%
Two or more races
13.0%
Asian
0.3%

Female
44.7%
Male
55.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.