West Marion Elementary School
410 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
West Marion Elementary School, located in Loretto, Kentucky, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Marion County Public Schools district. Dedicated to the development of its youngest learners, the school emphasizes a supportive and community-focused environment where students are encouraged to achieve both academic excellence and personal growth. By fostering strong partnerships between faculty, parents, and the local community, West Marion strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction, utilizing a blend of traditional classroom learning and modern educational resources to meet diverse student needs. In addition to a robust core curriculum, West Marion Elementary often integrates extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives to ensure students develop essential social-emotional skills. As a vital pillar of the Loretto community, the school remains focused on cultivating a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere that inspires a lifelong passion for learning in every child.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction, utilizing a blend of traditional classroom learning and modern educational resources to meet diverse student needs. In addition to a robust core curriculum, West Marion Elementary often integrates extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives to ensure students develop essential social-emotional skills. As a vital pillar of the Loretto community, the school remains focused on cultivating a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere that inspires a lifelong passion for learning in every child.
410
Total Students
27.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 382 |
| Hispanic | 9 |
| Black | 2 |
| Two or More | 17 |
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White382 (93.2 %)
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Two or More17 (4.1 %)
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Hispanic9 (2.2 %)
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Black2 (0.5 %)
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 County |
| Phone: | (270)699-4320 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 410 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 193 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 17 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
32
Kindergarten
60
Grade 1
69
Grade 2
72
Grade 3
56
Grade 4
54
Grade 5
67
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 32 |
| Kindergarten | 60 |
| Grade 1 | 69 |
| Grade 2 | 72 |
| Grade 3 | 56 |
| Grade 4 | 54 |
| Grade 5 | 67 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 200 | 48.8% |
| Male | 210 | 51.2% |
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