Marion W. Cross School

mcs.sau70.org/

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Marion W. Cross School, located in the heart of Norwich, Vermont, serves as a central hub for the town’s K–6 public education. Known for its strong commitment to community-based learning, the school emphasizes a holistic approach that balances rigorous academic standards with the development of social and emotional intelligence. The school is highly regarded for its intimate, student-centered environment, which benefits from the active involvement of Norwich families and the surrounding Upper Valley community.

In addition to its core curriculum, Marion Cross prides itself on integrating the local landscape into its educational programming. With a focus on fostering curiosity and critical thinking, the school encourages students to engage with their surroundings through outdoor exploration and collaborative projects. By cultivating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare students for academic success while nurturing them into responsible, engaged citizens.

351

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion W. Cross School
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
331 (94.3 %)
Two or More
10 (2.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Norwich School District
Phone:	(802)649-1703
Website:	http://mcs.sau70.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 53

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 48