Lenihan Intermediate School

School Overview
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.
700
Total Students
52.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lenihan Intermediate School
Demographic Student Count
White208
Hispanic365
Black28
Asian56
Two or More30
American Indian7
Pacific Islander6
  • Hispanic
    365 (52.1 %)
  • White
    208 (29.7 %)
  • Asian
    56 (8.0 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (4.3 %)
  • Black
    28 (4.0 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Marshalltown Comm School District
Phone: (641)754-1160
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 418
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 95
Grades Taught
Grade 5 356
Grade 6 344

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lenihan Intermediate School
Grade Student Count
Grade 5356
Grade 6344
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lenihan Intermediate School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33247.4%
Male36852.6%