Marion Elementary School

Summary:

Marion Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Marion, North Carolina, with a student population of 355 and part of the McDowell County Schools district.

Marion Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with 85.2% of 3rd graders, 70.5% of 4th graders, and 67.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 64.2% and 62.7% for the district and state, respectively. In reading, 62.3% of 3rd graders, 54.1% of 4th graders, and 51.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to 46.3% and 48.7% for the district and state. The school also ranks in the top quartile of North Carolina elementary schools for Hispanic students, low socioeconomic status students, and gifted and talented students.

Compared to nearby schools like Greenlee Primary, W A Young Elementary, and Glen Alpine Elementary, Marion Elementary has a more diverse student population, with 18.31% Hispanic students, 4.79% African American students, and 6.48% students of two or more races. This diversity, combined with the school's consistent academic performance and support for diverse learners, suggests that Marion Elementary provides a rich learning environment and quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 209 Robert Street
       Marion, NC  28752


(828) 652-2141

District: McDowell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
393rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,997 Help


Students who attend Marion Elementary School usually attend:

High:    McDowell Early College
    McDowell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.6%
Hispanic:
18.3%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marion Elementary School ranks better than 73.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the McDowell County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.6%), Hispanic (18.3%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.8% 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 14.2. 6 elementary schools in the McDowell County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion Elementary School is $9,997, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the McDowell County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marion Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Elementary School 393rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Marion Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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McDowell County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks McDowell County Schools 115th of 242 North Carolina 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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.29 679th 1276 46.8%
2007 62.90 489th 1293 62.2%
2008 64.60 456th 1324 65.6%
2009 69.87 401st 1354 70.4%
2010 68.53 422nd 1363 69.0%
2011 75.91 272nd 1381 80.3%
2012 77.74 249th 1388 82.1%
2013 75.89 285th 1403 79.7%
2014 62.16 506th 1390 63.6%
2015 46.81 801st 1440 44.4%
2016 58.36 584th 1425 59.0%
2017 53.09 698th 1429 51.2%
2018 57.61 617th 1434 57.0%
2019 60.95 555th 1473 62.3%
2021 62.94 519th 1489 65.1%
2022 65.76 484th 1514 68.0%
2023 70.14 406th 1502 73.0%
2024 70.46 393rd 1505 73.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.58 143rd 497 71.2%
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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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.75 461st 1332 65.4%
2019 69.95 312th 1361 77.1%
2021 79.96 152nd 1329 88.6%
2022 76.78 184th 1366 86.5%
2023 78.82 179th 1437 87.5%
2024 78.17 182nd 1450 87.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.87 784th 1405 44.2%
2019 53.61 688th 1424 51.7%
2021 62.23 480th 1440 66.7%
2022 69.11 391st 1458 73.2%
2023 72.85 338th 1459 76.8%
2024 70.02 366th 1455 74.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.89 138th 878 84.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.43 166th 494 66.4%
2024 69.44 126th 669 81.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.74 395th 1413 72.0%
2019 66.53 434th 1430 69.7%
2021 61.90 514th 1444 64.4%
2022 61.10 544th 1464 62.8%
2023 66.65 433rd 1461 70.4%
2024 66.52 439th 1464 70.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.58 302nd 851 64.5%
2019 62.20 281st 865 67.5%
2021 68.45 177th 843 79.0%
2022 67.95 201st 893 77.5%
2023 50.21 438th 915 52.1%
2024 68.40 223rd 951 76.6%
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Rank History for White students at Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.45 763rd 1178 35.2%
2019 44.24 705th 1183 40.4%
2021 41.17 707th 1172 39.7%
2022 47.01 649th 1194 45.6%
2023 61.47 439th 1183 62.9%
2024 63.55 401st 1166 65.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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 School Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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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 249 67 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1989 260 68 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1990 272 58 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1991 284 57 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1992 293 63 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1993 295 63 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1994 324 65 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1995 324 59 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1996 324 59 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1997 274 64 14 10 1 n/a n/a 0 363
1998 239 63 13 14 2 n/a n/a 0 331
1999 245 67 12 16 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2000 270 59 16 14 2 n/a n/a 0 361
2001 297 64 22 27 3 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 313 57 17 40 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2003 313 57 17 40 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2004 310 56 15 28 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2005 322 49 16 43 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2006 322 45 15 56 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2007 360 38 13 76 0 n/a n/a 10 497
2008 363 29 13 59 0 n/a n/a 16 480
2009 333 47 16 48 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2010 445 55 10 63 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2011 419 39 6 76 2 1 23 0 566
2012 435 44 5 81 1 1 31 0 598
2013 335 36 2 57 0 1 17 0 448
2014 336 34 1 58 0 1 18 0 448
2015 268 23 1 64 2 1 14 0 373
2016 254 25 3 73 2 1 13 0 371
2017 263 24 3 78 1 0 19 0 388
2018 262 25 6 77 1 0 18 0 389
2019 231 27 4 80 1 0 23 0 366
2020 234 31 4 75 0 0 24 0 368
2021 220 23 4 67 0 0 19 0 333
2022 249 24 3 62 0 0 22 0 360
2023 247 17 3 65 0 0 23 0 355

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 319 18.0 17.7 17.9
1989 333 18.0 18.5 31.8
1990 341 18.0 18.9 24.3
1991 355 18.0 19.7 23.4
1992 368 20.0 18.4 21.7
1993 366 16.0 22.9 24.3
1994 403 18.0 22.4 24.8
1995 401 18.0 22.3 26.2
1996 401 18.0 22.3 26.2
1997 363 19.0 19.1 31.7
1998 331 22.0 15.0 39.9
1999 341 22.0 15.5 40.5
2000 361 22.0 16.4 41.8
2001 413 22.0 18.8 43.6
2002 428 22.0 19.5 70.1
2003 428 22.0 19.5 70.1
2004 409 28.0 14.6 72.6
2005 430 28.0 15.4 51.4
2006 438 28.0 15.6 54.6
2007 497 n/a n/a 48.7
2008 480 32.0 15.0 54.3
2009 444 31.0 14.3 53.8
2010 573 28.9 20.3 69.3
2011 566 28.3 19.9 45.9
2012 598 30.5 19.6 73.4
2013 448 29.3 15.2 69.2
2014 448 28.2 15.8 73
2015 373 26.0 14.3 99.2
2016 371 26.0 14.2 99.2
2017 388 27.0 14.3 99.2
2018 389 25.6 15.1 96.4
2019 366 26.3 13.8 74.6
2020 368 27.5 13.3 70.1
2021 333 28.0 11.8 59.5
2022 360 25.9 13.8 60
2023 355 25.0 14.2 75.8

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 319 18.0 17.7 17.9
1989 333 18.0 18.5 31.8
1990 341 18.0 18.9 24.3
1991 355 18.0 19.7 23.4
1992 368 20.0 18.4 21.7
1993 366 16.0 22.9 24.3
1994 403 18.0 22.4 24.8
1995 401 18.0 22.3 26.2
1996 401 18.0 22.3 26.2
1997 363 19.0 19.1 31.7
1998 331 22.0 15.0 39.9
1999 341 22.0 15.5 40.5
2000 361 22.0 16.4 41.8
2001 413 22.0 18.8 43.6
2002 428 22.0 19.5 70.1
2003 428 22.0 19.5 70.1
2004 409 28.0 14.6 72.6
2005 430 28.0 15.4 51.4
2006 438 28.0 15.6 54.6
2007 497 n/a n/a 48.7
2008 480 32.0 15.0 54.3
2009 444 31.0 14.3 53.8
2010 573 28.9 20.3 69.3
2011 566 28.3 19.9 45.9
2012 598 30.5 19.6 73.4
2013 448 29.3 15.2 69.2
2014 448 28.2 15.8 73
2015 373 26.0 14.3 99.2
2016 371 26.0 14.2 99.2
2017 388 27.0 14.3 99.2
2018 389 25.6 15.1 96.4
2019 366 26.3 13.8 74.6
2020 368 27.5 13.3 70.1
2021 333 28.0 11.8 59.5
2022 360 25.9 13.8 60
2023 355 25.0 14.2 75.8

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 $1,489 (14.9%) $8,507 (85.1%) $9,997

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 555th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 406th of 1502 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion Elementary School)81.384.7
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)60.954.6
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Marion Elementary School)60.952.5
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (McDowell County Schools)49.641.8
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion Elementary School)65.768.3
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)56.754.9
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Marion Elementary School)61.275
 13.8%
   4th Grade Reading (McDowell County Schools)61.555.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion Elementary School)5065.5
 15.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)53.959.9
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Marion Elementary School)5343.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Reading (McDowell County Schools)6251.2
 10.8%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Marion Elementary School)78.863.6
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (McDowell County Schools)80.472.8
 7.6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students366355
 3%
African American2717
 37%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic8065
 18.8%
Pacific Islander00
White231247
 6.9%
Two or More Races2323
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.6%75.8%
 1.2%


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

High : McDowell Early College
High : McDowell High School

Students at Marion Elementary School are 70% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Marion Elementary School.

Marion Elementary School ranks 393rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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