Marion Elementary

Summary:

Marion Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 475 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Ritenour School District, which is ranked 321 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marion Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (38.74%) and African American (34.53%) students compared to the state average. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, only 20% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41.1%. However, the school's African American students ranked 22nd out of 185 Missouri elementary schools in 2022-2023, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating that the school may be able to leverage its strengths in supporting certain subgroups to improve overall academic achievement.

Marion Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 455th out of 1,032 Missouri elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 677th out of 898 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school is struggling to keep up with the academic performance of other schools in the state. The nearby schools within the Ritenour School District, such as Kratz Elementary, Buder Elementary, and Iveland Elementary, have similar demographic profiles and academic performance to Marion Elementary, suggesting that the challenges faced by Marion Elementary may be systemic within the district and not unique to the school itself.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2634 Sims
       Saint Louis, MO  63114-3130


(314) 493-6400

District: Ritenour

SchoolDigger Rank:
677th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,762 Help


Students who attend Marion Elementary usually attend:

High:    Ritenour Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.7%
African American:
34.5%
White:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marion Elementary ranks worse than 75.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Ritenour School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.4. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Marion Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.7%), African American (34.5%), White (17.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% 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 is 13, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Ritenour School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion Elementary is $11,762, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Ritenour School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Marion Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Elementary 677th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Marion Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ritenour:

SchoolDigger ranks Ritenour 321st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marion Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.28 849th 1074 20.9%
2007 31.94 862nd 1080 20.2%
2008 25.07 943rd 1084 13.0%
2009 31.86 813th 1053 22.8%
2010 36.56 778th 1066 27.0%
2011 38.20 771st 1088 29.1%
2012 23.76 930th 1085 14.3%
2013 31.90 859th 1108 22.5%
2014 35.74 784th 1089 28.0%
2015 51.82 535th 1058 49.4%
2016 49.07 476th 865 45.0%
2017 56.33 455th 1032 55.9%
2018 52.63 491st 1045 53.0%
2019 49.52 539th 1052 48.8%
2021 25.29 692nd 901 23.2%
2022 21.32 727th 908 19.9%
2023 28.40 677th 898 24.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.61 46th 52 11.5%
2023 42.80 27th 50 46.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.99 130th 887 85.3%
2019 71.93 148th 907 83.7%
2021 52.44 230th 574 59.9%
2022 49.97 220th 532 58.6%
2023 57.57 207th 611 66.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.41 156th 251 37.8%
2019 47.23 167th 302 44.7%
2021 55.48 31st 81 61.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.75 55th 70 21.4%
2019 57.68 48th 91 47.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.86 36th 243 85.2%
2019 70.94 47th 250 81.2%
2021 77.40 11th 163 93.3%
2022 69.35 25th 184 86.4%
2023 72.64 22nd 185 88.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.47 63rd 105 40.0%
2019 60.16 35th 120 70.8%
2021 52.35 13th 42 69.0%
2022 31.50 34th 45 24.4%
2023 43.64 18th 40 55.0%
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Rank History for White students at Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.97 94th 898 89.5%
2019 69.80 229th 917 75.0%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Marion Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Marion Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 601 601
1992 447 176 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1993 457 165 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1994 422 186 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1995 408 189 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1996 408 189 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1997 377 175 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1998 376 196 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1999 380 209 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2000 342 222 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2001 330 234 9 18 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2002 288 180 6 34 4 n/a n/a 0 512
2003 288 180 6 34 4 n/a n/a 0 512
2004 269 191 4 42 4 n/a n/a 0 510
2005 248 168 5 42 2 n/a n/a 0 465
2006 224 154 6 45 4 n/a n/a 0 433
2007 209 162 5 61 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2008 191 172 10 70 6 n/a n/a 0 449
2009 199 164 8 86 5 n/a n/a 0 462
2010 194 183 6 78 4 n/a n/a 0 465
2011 160 161 6 78 3 0 7 0 415
2012 157 158 4 78 2 0 19 0 418
2013 163 159 5 90 2 0 30 0 449
2014 180 139 6 101 2 0 38 0 466
2015 178 124 8 106 3 0 51 0 470
2016 173 160 8 111 2 0 52 0 506
2017 150 173 8 131 1 0 46 0 509
2018 132 169 6 152 1 0 41 0 501
2019 117 184 5 137 0 0 57 0 500
2020 103 172 5 164 0 0 53 0 497
2021 79 172 6 147 0 0 40 0 444
2022 81 184 8 180 0 0 49 0 502
2023 83 164 5 184 1 0 38 0 475

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 601 27.5 21.8 n/a
1992 633 26.5 23.8 28.1
1993 631 28.5 22.1 34.7
1994 612 28.5 21.5 43.5
1995 608 29.5 20.6 39.6
1996 608 29.5 20.6 39.6
1997 562 29.0 19.4 34.3
1998 593 29.0 20.4 34.9
1999 605 30.2 20.0 0
2000 588 32.4 18.1 51
2001 593 32.4 18.3 42
2002 512 32.4 15.8 49.6
2003 512 32.4 15.8 49.6
2004 510 31.6 16.1 57.1
2005 465 31.6 14.7 61.7
2006 433 29.9 14.5 67.9
2007 438 28.8 15.2 73.5
2008 449 30.9 14.5 70.8
2009 462 30.0 15.4 72.5
2010 465 31.0 15.0 74.8
2011 415 28.0 14.7 74
2012 418 26.0 16.0 87.1
2013 449 30.0 14.9 79.5
2014 466 31.0 15.0 82.4
2015 470 31.0 15.1 80.6
2016 506 30.0 16.8 75.9
2017 509 33.0 15.4 80.7
2018 501 32.5 15.4 100
2019 500 31.3 15.9 99.4
2020 497 31.8 15.6 99.4
2021 444 30.0 14.8 99.3
2022 502 35.8 14.0 99.4
2023 475 36.5 13.0 99.4

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 601 27.5 21.8 n/a
1992 633 26.5 23.8 28.1
1993 631 28.5 22.1 34.7
1994 612 28.5 21.5 43.5
1995 608 29.5 20.6 39.6
1996 608 29.5 20.6 39.6
1997 562 29.0 19.4 34.3
1998 593 29.0 20.4 34.9
1999 605 30.2 20.0 0
2000 588 32.4 18.1 51
2001 593 32.4 18.3 42
2002 512 32.4 15.8 49.6
2003 512 32.4 15.8 49.6
2004 510 31.6 16.1 57.1
2005 465 31.6 14.7 61.7
2006 433 29.9 14.5 67.9
2007 438 28.8 15.2 73.5
2008 449 30.9 14.5 70.8
2009 462 30.0 15.4 72.5
2010 465 31.0 15.0 74.8
2011 415 28.0 14.7 74
2012 418 26.0 16.0 87.1
2013 449 30.0 14.9 79.5
2014 466 31.0 15.0 82.4
2015 470 31.0 15.1 80.6
2016 506 30.0 16.8 75.9
2017 509 33.0 15.4 80.7
2018 501 32.5 15.4 100
2019 500 31.3 15.9 99.4
2020 497 31.8 15.6 99.4
2021 444 30.0 14.8 99.3
2022 502 35.8 14.0 99.4
2023 475 36.5 13.0 99.4

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $28 (0.3%) $9,728 (99.7%) $9,756
2020 $85 (0.9%) $9,376 (99.1%) $9,460
2021 $403 (3.7%) $10,599 (96.3%) $11,002
2022 $1,091 (9.3%) $10,672 (90.7%) $11,762

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 539th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 677th of 898 Elementary schools
 24.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion Elementary)42.820
 22.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ritenour)32.320
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion Elementary)34.132.7
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ritenour)28.829.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion Elementary)59.822.2
 37.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ritenour)36.621.9
 14.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Elementary)47.629.1
 18.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ritenour)3530.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion Elementary)44.123.3
 20.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ritenour)30.520.7
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Marion Elementary)4431.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Science (Ritenour)24.722.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Elementary)45.341.1
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ritenour)33.731.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students500475
 5%
African American184164
 10.9%
American Indian01
Asian55
Hispanic137184
 34.3%
Pacific Islander00
White11783
 29.1%
Two or More Races5738
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%99.4%
 0%


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Students at Marion Elementary are 39% Hispanic, 35% African American, 17% White, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Marion Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.6% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students who attend Marion Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Ritenour Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 475 students attended Marion Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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