Starry Elementary School

700 S 15th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-2, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Starry Elementary School's student population of 234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Starry Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
(11-12)
80-84%
76%
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(11-12)
75-79%
71%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
3%
12%
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Black
8%
7%
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White
80%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Starry Elementary School?
234 students attend Starry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Starry Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starry Elementary School?
Starry Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Starry Elementary School offer ?
Starry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Starry Elementary School part of?
Starry Elementary School is part of Marion Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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