George Washington Elementary School

448 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George Washington Elementary School, located at 400 Pennsylvania Ave in Marion, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marion City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and character building for its young student population. By emphasizing core subjects alongside essential life skills, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a strong sense of community and school spirit.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays an active role in the local Marion neighborhood, often serving as a hub for family engagement and community involvement. The faculty and staff focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere that supports diverse learning needs, encouraging students to develop as lifelong learners. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment, George Washington Elementary strives to help every child reach their full potential within the broader Marion educational system.

448

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	32
Black	16
Asian	2
Two or More	77

White
321 (71.7 %)
Two or More
77 (17.2 %)
Hispanic
32 (7.1 %)
Black
16 (3.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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 City
Phone:	(740)223-3883
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 31

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for George Washington Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for George Washington Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	49.1%
Male	228	50.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th