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West Marion Elementary School

8175 Loretto Rd
Loretto, KY 40037

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Tel: (270) 699-4320

www.marion.kyschools.us

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West Marion Elementary School serves 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

West Marion Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Marion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

West Marion Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

413 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of West Marion Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of West Marion Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

West Marion Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of West Marion Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#222 out of 1263 schools
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

55-59%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

45-49%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of West Marion Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

92%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in West Marion Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of West Marion Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

51%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Marion County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Marion Elementary School's ranking?

West Marion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend West Marion Elementary School?

413 students attend West Marion Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of West Marion Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West Marion Elementary School?

West Marion Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does West Marion Elementary School offer ?

West Marion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is West Marion Elementary School part of?

West Marion Elementary School is part of Marion County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education