Marcus Hook El Sch

711 Market Street
Marcus Hook, PA 19061

www.chichestersd.org

254 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Marcus Hook Elementary School is a public school located in the borough of Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Chichester School District. The school provides foundational education for young learners in the local community, emphasizing academic growth and social development within a supportive classroom environment. As part of the wider Chichester School District, it follows the district’s core mission to prepare students for future success by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

The school benefits from being part of a district-wide framework that coordinates curriculum and resources across its various campuses. Families can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official Chichester School District website. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character development, Marcus Hook Elementary strives to create an inclusive and engaging atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student population.

254

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marcus Hook El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	33
Black	80
Asian	1
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	1

White
89 (35.0 %)
Black
80 (31.5 %)
Two or More
50 (19.7 %)
Hispanic
33 (13.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chichester SD
Phone:	(610)485-6881
Website:	http://www.chichestersd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
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

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 48