MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Marksville Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Avoyelles Parish school district, located in Marksville, LA with about 574 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 25 teachers, Marksville Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Marksville Elementary School, located at 430 West Waddil Street in Marksville, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Avoyelles Parish School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of young students, providing a structured environment intended to foster early literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The school plays a central role in the local Marksville community, acting as a hub for families and supporting the educational growth of children during their formative years.

The institution operates with a commitment to preparing students for future academic success by aligning its curriculum with state standards. Beyond its academic programming, Marksville Elementary is known for its efforts to integrate community involvement and maintain a supportive school climate. By prioritizing both student achievement and character development, the school strives to provide a stable learning foundation that equips its pupils with the essential tools needed for their transition into higher grade levels.

For more information, contact Marksville Elementary School at (318) 253-7464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
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MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marksville, LA with about 574 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Avoyelles Parish
Total Students:
574
Teachers:
25.6
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 574 students

Black or African American
54.7%
White
33.8%
Two or more races
8.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%
Asian
0.5%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.