FRANCIS MARION SCHOOL
Francis Marion School is a Title I public school that is part of the Perry County school district, located in Marion, AL with about 707 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 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 47 teachers, Francis Marion School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Francis Marion School, located in Marion, Alabama, is a public educational institution serving the Perry County School District. As a key component of the local education system, the school is dedicated to providing academic instruction and personal development opportunities for students within the community. Its operations are overseen by the Perry County Board of Education, which focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a standardized curriculum and various extracurricular initiatives.
The school serves as a central hub for the town of Marion, emphasizing a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of the regional student body. By maintaining a presence within the Perry County district, the school works to foster community engagement and academic growth. For families and stakeholders interested in specific school calendars, district policies, or enrollment procedures, the school’s information is maintained through the official Perry County School District website at [pcschooldistrict.org](http://pcschooldistrict.org).
For more information, contact Francis Marion School at (334) 683-6622 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Marion, AL 36756-2100
(334) 683-6622
http://pcschooldistrict.org
FRANCIS MARION SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marion, AL with about 707 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Perry County
- Total Students:
- 707
- Teachers:
- 47.57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 707 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANCIS MARION SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.4%
- White
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.