Mar Lee School

www.marleeschool.com

305 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mar Lee School, located in Marshall, Michigan, is a small, rural K-8 public school district that prides itself on fostering a close-knit, family-oriented educational environment. By serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade in a single-building setting, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning. Its size allows for strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community, ensuring that each child receives individualized attention as they progress through their foundational academic years.

Academically, Mar Lee School focuses on building a solid core curriculum while integrating modern educational tools to prepare students for high school success. The school places a high value on character development and community involvement, often highlighting its role as a central hub for the families it serves. With a commitment to maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Mar Lee aims to provide a safe and nurturing space where students can develop both their academic skills and their personal growth in a tight-knit environment.

305

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mar Lee School
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	26
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	10

White
264 (86.6 %)
Hispanic
26 (8.5 %)
Two or More
10 (3.3 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Mar Lee School District
Phone:	(269)781-5412
Website:	http://www.marleeschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 47