Elgin Middle School

261 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Elgin Middle School, located at 1200 Keener Rd S in Marion, Ohio, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Elgin Local School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The facility is situated in a rural-suburban setting, providing a focused community atmosphere for students transitioning through their early adolescent years.

The school places a strong emphasis on balancing core academic development—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities intended to build well-rounded individuals. By focusing on both character development and academic achievement, Elgin Middle School aims to prepare its student body for success at Elgin High School. Through its local community connections and commitment to the "Comet" pride, the school works to ensure that students feel engaged and supported throughout their middle school experience.

261

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elgin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	9
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
244 (93.5 %)
Hispanic
9 (3.4 %)
Two or More
5 (1.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Elgin Local
Phone:	(740)223-4300
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 83