Marion Elementary School
Tel:
(870)739-5120
- Marion Elementary School serves 589 students in grades 2-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Marion Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Marion Elementary School's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-3 |
| Total Students | 589 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marion Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marion Elementary School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #614 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 53% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 13% |
| Black | 52% | 21% |
| White | 38% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marion Elementary School is Marion High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marion Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marion Middle School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marion Marion High School Grades: 10-12 | 904 students
1.2 miles
1 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870)739-5130 1.2 10-12 904 - Marion Marion Middle School Grades: 6-7 | 633 students
1.3 miles
10 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870)739-5173 1.3 6-7 633 - Marion Marion Junior High School Grades: 8-9 | 610 students
1.5 miles
801 Carter Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870)739-5140 1.5 8-9 610 - Marion Marion Intermediate School Grades: 4-5 | 583 students
1.6 miles
100 L H Polk Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870)739-5180 1.6 4-5 583 - West Memphis Avondale Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 579 students
3.5 miles
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870)735-4588 3.5 PK-1 579
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