Excellent
#259 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 20% in state
Marion Elem
Elementary School · Marion-florence · Marion, KS
A Marion-florence elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 E Lawrence, Marion, KS 66861
- Math 44% proficient (2025)
- Reading 56% proficient (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marion Elem score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marion Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average619/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,553
Median home value
$127,500
Median rent
$685/mo
College educated
33.6%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66861; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Marion-florence
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marion Elem is listed in Marion-Florence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion Elem
Marion Elem is a public elementary school in Marion, KS, part of Marion-florence, serving approximately 258 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion Elem
What grades does Marion Elem serve?
Marion Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Marion Elem?
Marion Elem has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Elem is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marion Elem rank in KS?
Marion Elem ranks #259 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Marion Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marion Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion Elem has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marion Elem a charter school?
No, Marion Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marion Elem a Title I school?
No, Marion Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion Elem?
50.8% of students at Marion Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (620) 382-3771
- Area population (ZIP 66861)
- 2,929
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66861; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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