North Marion Primary School serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Attendance Zone: North Marion Primary School serves the entire district in Aurora, OR, encompassing an area of approximately 43.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest parts of the attendance zone located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Marion Primary School's student population of 285 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Marion Primary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
51%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
42%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend North Marion Primary School?
285 students attend North Marion Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of North Marion Primary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Marion Primary School?
North Marion Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Marion Primary School offer ?
North Marion Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Marion Primary School part of?
North Marion Primary School is part of North Marion SD 15 School District.
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