West Marion Elementary School

www.wm.mcdowell.k12.nc.us

377 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

377

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Marion Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	52
Black	14
Asian	5
Two or More	11

White
295 (78.2 %)
Hispanic
52 (13.8 %)
Black
14 (3.7 %)
Two or More
11 (2.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)

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:	McDowell County Schools
Phone:	(828)738-3353
Website:	http://www.wm.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
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 24

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 51