Below Average
#1860 of 2,221 schools in MO
Marion Elem.
Elementary School · RITENOUR
2634 SIMS, St. Louis, MO 63114
Enrollment
490
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
490
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,860 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#131 of 193
public schools
In district
#5 of 10
RITENOUR
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Marion Elem.
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About Marion Elem.
Marion Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of RITENOUR. Marion Elem. serves approximately 490 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio.
Marion Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,860 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Marion Elem. show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 5.1
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Marion Elem. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Marion Elem. — Students at Marion Elem. score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 38 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.0/10.
How Marion Elem. Compares
See how Marion Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2634 SIMS, St. Louis, MO 63114
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Marion Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OLD BONHOMME ELEMENTARY (rated 8.1/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BUDER ELEM. (rated 7.5/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby St. Ann), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE FREEDOM SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BUDER ELEM. St. Ann | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| IVELAND ELEM. St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| HOECH MIDDLE St. Ann | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| RITENOUR SR. HIGH St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 2.8 |
| MARVIN ELEM. St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| RITENOUR EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 3.5 |
| WYLAND ELEM. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 3.6 |
| ROBERT DRUMMOND ELEM. St. Ann | 1.7 mi | 5.6 |
| KRATZ ELEM. St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 3.9 |
| RITENOUR MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| MIRIAM ACADEMY St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF GREATER ST LOUIS St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 7.4 |
| HILLCREST SDA SCHOOL Olivette | 2.2 mi | 5.2 |
| HOLMAN MIDDLE St. Ann | 2.3 mi | 7.0 |
| HOLMAN ELEMENTARY Berkeley | 2.0 mi | 5.1 |
| PATTONVILLE Early CHol St. Louis | 2.3 mi | — |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Olivette | 2.5 mi | 6.5 |
| THE FREEDOM SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.3 mi | 7.0 |
| OLD BONHOMME ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 2.7 mi | 8.1 |
| BARBARA JORDAN ELEM. University City | 2.4 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63114 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$52,048
Median Home Value
$109,700
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
Population
33,703
College Educated
20.9%
Homeownership
57.9%
Avg Commute
22.9 min
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Median Age
37
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLEVINS ELEM. Eureka, MO | 4.6 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. Miller, MO | 4.6 |
| Carl Junction Primary K-1 Carl Junction, MO | 4.6 |
| FOREST PARK ELEM. O'Fallon, MO | 4.6 |
| HARRY S. TRUMAN ELEM. Rolla, MO | 4.6 |
| LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY Kansas City, MO | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Marion Elem.
What grades does Marion Elem. serve?
Marion Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Marion Elem.?
Marion Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Elem. is 14:1. 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 MO?
Marion Elem. ranks #1,860 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Marion Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Marion Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% 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.?
100.0% 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (314) 493-6400
Resources & Links
District
RITENOUR- District Enrollment
- 6,414
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,525
- District Rank
- #5 of 10
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