Lenihan Intermediate School
700 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 208 |
| Hispanic | 365 |
| Black | 28 |
| Asian | 56 |
| Two or More | 30 |
| American Indian | 7 |
| Pacific Islander | 6 |
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Hispanic365 (52.1 %)
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White208 (29.7 %)
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Asian56 (8.0 %)
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Two or More30 (4.3 %)
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Black28 (4.0 %)
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American Indian7 (1.0 %)
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Pacific Islander6 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 356 |
| Grade 6 | 344 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 332 | 47.4% |
| Male | 368 | 52.6% |
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Middle School 7th - 8th