Marion Local Elementary School

7956 State Route 119
Maria Stein, OH 45860

661 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Marion Local Elementary School, located in Maria Stein, Ohio, is part of the Marion Local School District, a district consistently recognized for its high academic standards and strong community involvement. The school serves students in the surrounding rural community, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes both rigorous core academics and character development. As a cornerstone of the local area, the school prides itself on maintaining a small-town, supportive atmosphere where faculty, staff, and parents work closely together to ensure student success.

Beyond its focus on traditional curriculum, Marion Local Elementary is well-regarded for its commitment to extracurricular activities and community spirit. The district as a whole is frequently ranked among the top-performing schools in Ohio, and the elementary level establishes the foundation for this success through early intervention, small class sizes, and a robust focus on STEM and literacy. The school plays a central role in the life of Maria Stein, reflecting the community’s values of hard work, tradition, and academic excellence.

661

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion Local Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	645
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
645 (97.6 %)
Two or More
9 (1.4 %)
Hispanic
5 (0.8 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Marion Local
Phone:	(419)925-4595
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 90

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 70