MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Marion El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chambersburg Area SD school district, located in Chambersburg, PA with about 162 students offering grade levels from 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 8 teachers, Marion El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Marion Elementary School, located at 145 Colorado Street in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Chambersburg Area School District. As part of a district known for its diverse student body and commitment to regional education, the school functions as a foundational academic setting, focusing on the early development of literacy, numeracy, and social skills for children in the surrounding community.
The school operates as a neighborhood-centered institution that emphasizes a supportive learning environment. Like many schools in the Chambersburg area, Marion Elementary typically integrates standard state curricula with resources designed to meet the varying academic needs of its student population. By providing a structured educational framework, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the transition into middle school while fostering a sense of community engagement among its students, staff, and local families.
For more information, contact Marion El Sch at (717) 375-2360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2360
MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chambersburg, PA with about 162 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chambersburg Area SD
- Total Students:
- 162
- Teachers:
- 8.84
- 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 eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- 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 162 students
- White
- 62.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.9%
- Black or African American
- 13.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
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.