Marion Elementary - 02

www.marion.k12.sd.us

96 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Marion Elementary, located at 100 S Cedar in Marion, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Marion School District, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. Its mission centers on fostering academic growth, social responsibility, and a strong sense of community, ensuring that young learners build a solid educational base before transitioning to higher grade levels.

The school emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum supplemented by the close-knit atmosphere characteristic of a small-town district. By maintaining a localized approach, Marion Elementary encourages active parental involvement and personalized attention, allowing teachers to better address the individual progress of their students. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school calendar, district policies, or specific programming, the official district website (http://www.marion.k12.sd.us) serves as the primary resource for families and community members.

Total Students

8.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	5
Two or More	3

White
88 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
5 (5.2 %)
Two or More
3 (3.1 %)

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 School District 60-3
Phone:	(605)648-3615
Website:	http://www.marion.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 12

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 18