Marion Elementary School

www.marion.mcdowell.k12.nc.us

355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Marion Elementary School, located at 209 Robert Street in Marion, North Carolina, serves as a primary educational institution within the McDowell County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills and personal development. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community within the local Marion area.

As part of the McDowell County school system, the institution focuses on providing quality instruction through a dedicated faculty and staff. The school encourages parental involvement and community engagement to enhance the educational experience of its students. For those interested in specific academic calendars, district policies, or upcoming events, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.marion.mcdowell.k12.nc.us, which serves as a central hub for resources and communication between the school and families.

355

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	65
Black	17
Asian	3
Two or More	23

White
247 (69.6 %)
Hispanic
65 (18.3 %)
Two or More
23 (6.5 %)
Black
17 (4.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	McDowell County Schools
Phone:	(828)652-2141
Website:	http://www.marion.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 51