EASTERLING PRIMARY SCHOOL
Easterling Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marion 10 school district, located in Marion, SC with about 608 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, Easterling Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Easterling Primary School, located in Marion, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marion County School District. The school focuses on the early development of young learners, typically catering to students in the primary grades. By providing a structured and nurturing environment, Easterling Primary aims to establish a strong academic base in core subjects such as literacy and numeracy while fostering the social-emotional skills necessary for long-term student success.
As a cornerstone of the Marion community, the school emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local area. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population, often incorporating programs that support early childhood growth and school readiness. Through its commitment to a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere, Easterling Primary strives to prepare its students for their future transitions into elementary and middle school education.
For more information, contact Easterling Primary at (843) 423-8335 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8335
EASTERLING PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marion, SC with about 608 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Marion 10
- Total Students:
- 608
- Teachers:
- 42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- 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 608 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EASTERLING PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 75.2%
- White
- 19.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.