MARRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Marrs Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MSD Mount Vernon school district, located in Mount Vernon, IN with about 298 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 21 teachers, Marrs Elementary 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.

Marrs Elementary School, located in Mount Vernon, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon. Situated along Highway 62, the school functions as a community hub for local families, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and social-emotional growth. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in active learning and participate in various extracurricular activities that promote school spirit and community involvement.

The institution prides itself on maintaining a collaborative relationship between faculty, staff, and parents to ensure that each student’s individual needs are met. By integrating traditional curriculum standards with modern teaching strategies, Marrs Elementary strives to prepare its student body for a successful transition to middle school and beyond. Its location in the rural-suburban landscape of Posey County allows the school to maintain a close-knit, neighborhood feel, making it a central pillar of the Mount Vernon community.

For more information, contact Marrs Elementary School at (812) 985-2082 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.