MARION ELEM.

www.ritenourschools.org

475 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Marion Elementary School, located at 2634 Sims in St. Louis, Missouri, is a primary educational institution within the Ritenour School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience designed to prepare children for success as they progress through the district's K-12 system. As part of a diverse and well-established suburban district, Marion Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Ritenour School District, which prioritizes equity, student achievement, and community engagement. Families and community members interested in specific programs, current enrollment information, or the school's ongoing initiatives can find comprehensive details through the official district website at [http://www.ritenourschools.org](http://www.ritenourschools.org). This digital portal serves as the primary resource for school news, calendars, and information regarding the educational services provided at Marion Elementary.

475

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARION ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	184
Black	164
Asian	5
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

Hispanic
184 (38.7 %)
Black
164 (34.5 %)
White
83 (17.5 %)
Two or More
38 (8.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	RITENOUR
Phone:	(314)493-6400
Website:	http://www.ritenourschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	496
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 65

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 71