MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Marion Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cleveland County Schools school district, located in Shelby, NC with about 319 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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, Marion Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Marion Elementary School, located at 410 Forest Hill Drive in Shelby, North Carolina, is a part of the Cleveland County Schools district. As a public elementary institution, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. It serves the local Shelby community by providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while preparing young learners for their future academic endeavors.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district framework, which allows it to leverage shared resources, professional development for staff, and district-wide initiatives to improve student outcomes. By emphasizing community involvement and a collaborative atmosphere, Marion Elementary aims to create a welcoming space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources through the official Cleveland County Schools website.

For more information, contact Marion Elementary at (704) 476-8381 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

410 Forest Hill Drive
Shelby, NC 28150-5561
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MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shelby, NC with about 319 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
319
Teachers:
25.21
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

* 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 319 students

Black or African American
44.2%
White
42.0%
Hispanic/Latino
7.5%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian
1.6%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.