Marion Elementary School

510 W Main St
Marion, MI 49665
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 209 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marion Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Marion Elementary School's student population of 209 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Marion Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1247 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marion Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
2%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
94%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Marion Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marion Elementary School's ranking?
Marion Elementary School is ranked #1247 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Marion Elementary School?
209 students attend Marion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Marion Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion Elementary School?
Marion Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marion Elementary School offer ?
Marion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marion Elementary School part of?
Marion Elementary School is part of Marion School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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