Is Marion Elementary School a good school?

Marion Elementary School ranks 808 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Marion Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 209 students attended Marion Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Marion Elementary School?

Students at Marion Elementary School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Marion Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Marion Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Marion High School

Marion Elementary School

Summary:

Marion Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 184 students in grades K-5 in Marion, Michigan. The school is part of the Marion Public Schools district, which is ranked 300 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Marion Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.02%) compared to the state average, it faces several challenges. The school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.8% in 2019-2020 to 34.6% in 2022-2023. Additionally, its test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally below the state average and the scores of nearby schools, such as Robert M Larson Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. The school also has a very high percentage of students (79.89%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite these challenges, Marion Elementary School spends significantly more per student ($16,109 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and nearby schools, which could be an indication of the school's efforts to address the needs of its student population. However, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from a high of 373 out of 1,408 Michigan elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 808 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. Addressing the underlying issues of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage could be crucial in improving student outcomes at Marion Elementary School.

Detail:

Public K-5

510 W Main St
Marion, MI 49665-9237

(231) 743-6251

District: Marion Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
808^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,109

Students who attend Marion Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Marion High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 209

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Hispanic:

1.9%

American Indian:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marion Elementary School ranks worse than 54.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.43. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), Hispanic (1.9%), American Indian (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion Elementary School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Marion Elementary School employs 16.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion Elementary School is $16,109.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marion Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Elementary School 808^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Marion Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Marion Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Public Schools 300^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marion Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Marion Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	46.58	1055^th	1545	31.7%
2007	38.86	1206^th	1565	22.9%
2008	42.43	1169^th	1577	25.9%
2009	41.27	1203^rd	1589	24.3%
2010	41.66	1199^th	1552	22.7%
2011	52.43	952^nd	1552	38.7%
2012	55.95	712^th	1566	54.5%
2013	42.57	983^rd	1563	37.1%
2014	53.07	776^th	1533	49.4%
2015	35.61	1074^th	1580	32.0%
2016	57.92	642^nd	1548	58.5%
2017	48.26	714^th	1466	51.3%
2018	40.74	919^th	1448	36.5%
2019	69.94	373^rd	1408	73.5%
2021	57.07	423^rd	1153	63.3%
2022	64.45	419^th	1344	68.8%
2023	51.66	667^th	1470	54.6%
2024	42.43	808^th	1486	45.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	57.03	585^th	1397	58.1%
2019	82.07	95^th	1134	91.6%
2021	76.51	99^th	749	86.8%
2022	77.35	136^th	1099	87.6%
2023	63.19	393^rd	1350	70.9%
2024	40.88	789^th	1381	42.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Marion Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	21.53	1161^st	1443	19.5%
2023	46.98	645^th	1321	51.2%
2024	45.76	684^th	1342	49.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Marion Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	55.89	644^th	1446	55.5%
2022	68.51	311^th	1139	72.7%
2023	45.25	697^th	1334	47.8%
2024	40.31	782^nd	1347	41.9%

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Rank History for White students at Marion Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	27.91	968^th	1253	22.7%
2019	63.10	380^th	1128	66.3%
2021	50.35	463^rd	1005	53.9%
2022	53.80	498^th	1102	54.8%
2023	40.25	731^st	1198	39.0%
2024	28.90	873^rd	1204	27.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marion Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	386	0	2	3	15	n/a	n/a	0	406
1989	403	0	0	2	12	n/a	n/a	0	417
1990	361	0	4	5	6	n/a	n/a	-6	370
1991	390	0	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	397
1992	394	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	396
1993	390	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	392
1994	399	1	3	4	12	n/a	n/a	0	419
1995	411	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	415
1996	411	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	415
1997	416	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
1998	397	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
1999	406	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
2000	395	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
2001	381	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
2002	323	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2003	323	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2004	310	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	313
2005	331	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2006	288	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
2007	318	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
2008	292	9	n/a	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	305
2009	257	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2010	277	4	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
2011	277	3	2	4	0	0	1	0	287
2012	236	4	0	5	0	0	2	0	247
2013	257	4	0	5	0	0	2	0	268
2014	249	5	0	3	0	0	4	0	261
2015	239	4	0	3	1	0	3	0	250
2016	229	4	0	7	1	0	1	0	242
2017	199	4	1	6	1	0	1	0	212
2018	164	2	0	7	1	0	1	0	175
2019	157	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	160
2020	147	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	150
2021	177	2	0	3	1	0	0	0	183
2022	199	2	0	6	1	0	2	0	210
2023	173	2	0	4	1	0	4	0	184
2024	196	2	0	4	3	1	3	0	209

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marion Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	406	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	417	n/a	n/a	42.7
1990	370	19.0	19.4	32.7
1991	397	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	396	n/a	n/a	53.3
1993	392	n/a	0.0	45.7
1994	419	20.5	20.4	39.4
1995	415	19.5	21.3	48.4
1996	415	19.5	21.3	48.4
1997	416	24.0	17.3	55.5
1998	398	21.0	19.0	42
1999	407	21.0	19.4	53.1
2000	399	22.5	17.7	63.9
2001	384	28.5	13.5	59.4
2002	325	24.0	13.5	63.1
2003	325	24.0	13.5	63.1
2004	313	22.1	14.2	62
2005	335	19.1	17.5	54.9
2006	294	17.5	16.8	59.2
2007	326	17.0	19.2	54.3
2008	305	18.0	16.9	60.3
2009	263	16.0	16.4	65.8
2010	286	18.4	15.4	64.7
2011	287	19.0	15.1	68.6
2012	247	17.1	14.4	70.4
2013	268	15.0	17.8	72.8
2014	261	15.6	16.7	72.4
2015	250	16.0	15.6	72
2016	242	16.0	15.1	73.1
2017	212	14.5	14.6	67.5
2018	175	12.2	14.2	80.6
2019	160	12.0	13.3	72.5
2020	150	11.8	12.6	78.7
2021	183	10.7	16.9	85.8
2022	210	13.0	16.1	82.4
2023	184	14.1	13.0	79.9
2024	209	16.4	12.6	81.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marion Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	406	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	417	n/a	n/a	42.7
1990	370	19.0	19.4	32.7
1991	397	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	396	n/a	n/a	53.3
1993	392	n/a	0.0	45.7
1994	419	20.5	20.4	39.4
1995	415	19.5	21.3	48.4
1996	415	19.5	21.3	48.4
1997	416	24.0	17.3	55.5
1998	398	21.0	19.0	42
1999	407	21.0	19.4	53.1
2000	399	22.5	17.7	63.9
2001	384	28.5	13.5	59.4
2002	325	24.0	13.5	63.1
2003	325	24.0	13.5	63.1
2004	313	22.1	14.2	62
2005	335	19.1	17.5	54.9
2006	294	17.5	16.8	59.2
2007	326	17.0	19.2	54.3
2008	305	18.0	16.9	60.3
2009	263	16.0	16.4	65.8
2010	286	18.4	15.4	64.7
2011	287	19.0	15.1	68.6
2012	247	17.1	14.4	70.4
2013	268	15.0	17.8	72.8
2014	261	15.6	16.7	72.4
2015	250	16.0	15.6	72
2016	242	16.0	15.1	73.1
2017	212	14.5	14.6	67.5
2018	175	12.2	14.2	80.6
2019	160	12.0	13.3	72.5
2020	150	11.8	12.6	78.7
2021	183	10.7	16.9	85.8
2022	210	13.0	16.1	82.4
2023	184	14.1	13.0	79.9
2024	209	16.4	12.6	81.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marion Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,561 (18.4%)	$11,361 (81.6%)	$13,922
2020	$2,704 (18.4%)	$11,993 (81.6%)	$14,697
2021	$2,129 (15.7%)	$11,411 (84.3%)	$13,540
2022	$3,366 (23.5%)	$10,973 (76.5%)	$14,339
2023	$4,134 (25.7%)	$11,974 (74.3%)	$16,109

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 373^rd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 667^th of 1470 Elementary schools	18.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion Elementary School)	73.3	28.1	45.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion Public Schools)	73.3	28.1	45.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Marion Elementary School)	70	25	45%
3rd Grade Math (Marion Public Schools)	70	25	45%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade Math (Marion Elementary School)	50	25.8	24.2%
4th Grade Math (Marion Public Schools)	50	25.8	24.2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Elementary School)	60.7	65.5	4.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Public Schools)	60.7	65.5	4.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Marion Elementary School)	35.7	27.6	8.1%
5th Grade Math (Marion Public Schools)	35.7	27.6	8.1%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Marion Elementary School)	21.4	41.4	20%
5th Grade Social Studies (Marion Public Schools)	21.4	41.4	20%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	160	184	15%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	157	173	10.2%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.5%	79.9%	7.4%

Schools Near Marion Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion Elementary School	Public	K-5	510 W Main St	Marion	49665	Osceola County	Marion Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 743-6251	209	16	12.6	81.3%	196 (93.8%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	42.4	808^th of 1486 public elementary schools	45.6%		51.7	667^th of 1470 public elementary schools	54.6%	141	43.3	37.9	41.4	30.0	24.1	27.6	41.4	24.1	$16,109	$4,135	$11,974
McBain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	107 E Maple St	Mc Bain	49657	Missaukee County	McBain Rural Agricultural Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 825-2021	500	28	18.0	60.8%	430 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	62.3	520^th of 1486 public elementary schools	65.0%		70.7	381^st of 1470 public elementary schools	74.1%	139	45.1	50.6	54.8	48.2	42.2	52.1	46.6	17.8	$13,730	$1,812	$11,918
Evart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	515 N Cedar St	Evart	49631	Osceola County	Evart Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 734-5595	340	24	14.3	73.8%	338 (99.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39	867^th of 1486 public elementary schools	41.7%		48.6	711^th of 1470 public elementary schools	51.6%	156	25.8	41.4		36.7	39.7				$15,885	$2,961	$12,924
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	505 Lester St	Cadillac	49601	Wexford County	Cadillac Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 876-5200	584	33	17.5	69.7%	502 (86.0%)	9 (1.5%)	34 (5.8%)	8 (1.4%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.3%)	72.3	370^th of 1486 public elementary schools	75.1%		71.1	375^th of 1470 public elementary schools	74.5%	5	43.9	51.2	52.5	50.5	54.9	66.7	58.6	26.3	$12,604	$1,670	$10,933
Pine River Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	408 W Gilbert St	Leroy	49655	Osceola County	Pine River Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 768-4481	271	16	16.6	74.9%	246 (90.8%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)								(n/a)	37.3			53.8					$16,055	$2,177	$13,878
Lake City Elementary School	Public	K-5	5534 W Davis Rd	Lake City	49651	Missaukee County	Lake City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 839-6600	510	33	15.4	76.3%	471 (92.4%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	53.9	650^th of 1486 public elementary schools	56.3%		59.3	558^th of 1470 public elementary schools	62.0%	92	37.3	36.6	39.7	54.7	48.4	32.9	46.2	24.4	$14,378	$1,711	$12,668
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	125 Ayer St	Cadillac	49601	Wexford County	Cadillac Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 876-5400	489	29	17.0	77.3%	446 (91.2%)	6 (1.2%)	14 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.1%)	32.9	973^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	34.5%		35.9	907^th of 1470 public elementary schools	38.3%	66	30.3	35.7	21.3	40.8	25.7	32.0	30.7	17.3	$12,841	$2,215	$10,627
Robert M Larson Elementary School	Public	K-5	455 W Spruce St	Harrison	48625	Clare County	Harrison Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 539-3259	598	35	17.0	83.4%	567 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	19.2	1175^th of 1486 public elementary schools	20.9%		12.6	1265^th of 1470 public elementary schools	13.9%	90	26.5	34.2	25.8	16.3	30.1	4.5	25.8	7.9	$15,460	$3,900	$11,560

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