Marion Elem

Marion-Florence
1400 E Lawrence
Marion, KS 66861
244 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Marion Elementary School, located at 1400 E Lawrence in Marion, Kansas, serves as a foundational pillar for the local community’s educational system. As part of the Marion-Florence Unified School District (USD 408), the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its young students. The school typically serves a close-knit student body, drawing on the supportive, small-town atmosphere of Marion to provide a personalized learning experience.

The school emphasizes a traditional curriculum designed to build strong literacy and mathematical skills while encouraging student engagement through various classroom activities. With a focus on preparing children for future success in middle and high school, Marion Elementary prioritizes a collaborative relationship between staff, parents, and the community. By utilizing the resources of the USD 408 district, the school works to ensure that students have access to the necessary tools and supportive instruction required to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
244
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    217 (88.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (6.6 %)
  • Black
    5 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8 %)
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-Florence
Phone: (620)382-3771
Website: http://usd408.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 107
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 19
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 44
Grade 3 31
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 38
Gender Ratio