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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:
808th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,109 Help


Students who attend Marion Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Marion High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  184

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Hispanic:
2.2%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.9% Help


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Compare Details Marion Elementary School ranks worse than 54.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.43. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), Hispanic (2.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion Elementary School is 13. (See more...)
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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 808th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Marion Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Marion Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Public Schools 300th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.58 1055th 1545 31.7%
2007 38.86 1206th 1565 22.9%
2008 42.43 1169th 1577 25.9%
2009 41.27 1203rd 1589 24.3%
2010 41.66 1199th 1552 22.7%
2011 52.43 952nd 1552 38.7%
2012 55.95 712th 1566 54.5%
2013 42.57 983rd 1563 37.1%
2014 53.07 776th 1533 49.4%
2015 35.61 1074th 1580 32.0%
2016 57.92 642nd 1548 58.5%
2017 48.26 714th 1466 51.3%
2018 40.74 919th 1448 36.5%
2019 69.94 373rd 1408 73.5%
2021 57.07 423rd 1153 63.3%
2022 64.45 419th 1344 68.8%
2023 51.66 667th 1470 54.6%
2024 42.43 808th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.03 585th 1397 58.1%
2019 82.07 95th 1134 91.6%
2021 76.51 99th 749 86.8%
2022 77.35 136th 1099 87.6%
2023 63.19 393rd 1350 70.9%
2024 40.88 789th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.53 1161st 1443 19.5%
2023 46.98 645th 1321 51.2%
2024 45.76 684th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.89 644th 1446 55.5%
2022 68.51 311th 1139 72.7%
2023 45.25 697th 1334 47.8%
2024 40.31 782nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.91 968th 1253 22.7%
2019 63.10 380th 1128 66.3%
2021 50.35 463rd 1005 53.9%
2022 53.80 498th 1102 54.8%
2023 40.25 731st 1198 39.0%
2024 28.90 873rd 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.

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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

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marion Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 373rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 667th 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)73.328.1
 45.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion Public Schools)73.328.1
 45.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Marion Elementary School)7025
 45%
   3rd Grade Math (Marion Public Schools)7025
 45%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade Math (Marion Elementary School)5025.8
 24.2%
   4th Grade Math (Marion Public Schools)5025.8
 24.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Elementary School)60.765.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Public Schools)60.765.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Marion Elementary School)35.727.6
 8.1%
   5th Grade Math (Marion Public Schools)35.727.6
 8.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Marion Elementary School)21.441.4
 20%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Marion Public Schools)21.441.4
 20%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students160184
 15%
African American22
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White157173
 10.2%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.5%79.9%
 7.4%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 184 students attended Marion Elementary School.

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

High : Marion High School

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

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


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