Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Marion Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
44%
25%
White
34%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marion Elementary School's ranking?
Marion Elementary School is ranked #1246 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Marion Elementary School?
220 students attend Marion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Marion Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion Elementary School?
Marion Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marion Elementary School offer ?
Marion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Marion Elementary School part of?
Marion Elementary School is part of Cleveland County Schools School District.
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