LENIHAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Lenihan Intermediate School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Marshalltown Comm School District school district, located in Marshalltown, IA with about 741 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th 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 55 teachers, Lenihan Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Lenihan Intermediate School, located at 212 W Ingledue St in Marshalltown, Iowa, serves as a vital educational hub for the community’s fifth and sixth-grade students. As part of the Marshalltown Community School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and middle school by fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The facility is designed to help students transition into more independent learning habits while offering a curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lenihan Intermediate focuses on building a strong school culture rooted in inclusivity and student engagement. The staff is committed to preparing students for the challenges of secondary education by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. With a strategic location in the heart of Marshalltown, the school acts as a community pillar, maintaining active partnerships with families to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during these formative middle-childhood years.

For more information, contact Lenihan Intermediate School at (641) 754-1160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.