WEST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Marion Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the McDowell County Schools school district, located in Marion, NC with about 444 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 33 teachers, West Marion Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
West Marion Elementary School, located in Marion, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the McDowell County Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and building a strong sense of community, West Marion aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into higher grade levels.
The school is deeply integrated into the local McDowell County community, reflecting the values and needs of the families it serves. Through its administrative and instructional efforts, West Marion strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages student curiosity and growth. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, academic calendars, and faculty initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.wm.mcdowell.k12.nc.us.
For more information, contact West Marion Elementary at (828) 738-3353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 738-3353
http://www.wm.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
WEST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marion, NC with about 444 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- McDowell County Schools
- Total Students:
- 444
- Teachers:
- 33.83
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 444 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.1%
- Male
- 55.9%
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.