Marion Springs Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Marion Springs Elementary School serves 67 students in grades 1-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
67 students
This chart displays total students of Marion Springs Elementary School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Marion Springs Elementary School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marion Springs Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(10-11)
≥90%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marion Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
≥90%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marion Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marion Springs Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Marion Springs Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Marion Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marion Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marion Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
97%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marion Springs Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marion Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marion Springs Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Marion Springs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marion Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marion Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Marion Springs Elementary School?
67 students attend Marion Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Marion Springs Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion Springs Elementary School?
Marion Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marion Springs Elementary School offer ?
Marion Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Marion Springs Elementary School part of?
Marion Springs Elementary School is part of Baldwin City School District.

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