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Marion Elementary

Summary:

Marion Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Marion, Kansas, with 244 students. The school is part of the Marion-Florence school district, which is ranked 51 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marion Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Kansas elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a ranking between 132-257 out of 653-678 schools. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, indicating strong overall performance. It outperforms the state and district averages in several key test score metrics, including ELA, Math, and Science. The school also performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, such as female students and low socioeconomic status students.

While Marion Elementary outperforms the state and district averages, the nearby Hillsboro Elementary in the Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh district also demonstrates strong academic performance, with higher test scores in several areas compared to Marion Elementary. This suggests that the Marion-Florence district could potentially learn from the practices and strategies employed by the higher-performing Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1400 E Lawrence
       Marion, KS  66861

(620) 382-3771

District: Marion-Florence

SchoolDigger Rank:
257th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,569 Help


Students who attend Marion Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Marion Middle
High:    Marion High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  258

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
Hispanic:
8.5%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marion Elementary ranks better than 60.6% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.8% 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 is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion Elementary is $12,569.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marion Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Elementary 257th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Marion Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Marion-Florence:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion-Florence 51st of 266 Kansas 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 KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.24 366th 585 37.4%
2007 49.83 380th 600 36.7%
2008 67.04 228th 614 62.9%
2009 73.96 119th 621 80.8%
2010 69.74 182nd 630 71.1%
2011 63.53 262nd 631 58.5%
2012 64.21 276th 660 58.2%
2013 74.39 148th 668 77.8%
2015 71.75 153rd 678 77.4%
2016 74.69 136th 656 79.3%
2017 67.06 191st 659 71.0%
2018 67.66 181st 656 72.4%
2019 68.08 183rd 667 72.6%
2021 75.10 132nd 670 80.3%
2022 61.81 229th 668 65.7%
2023 71.22 152nd 660 77.0%
2024 58.74 257th 653 60.6%
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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 KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.82 90th 512 82.4%
2019 64.97 129th 509 74.7%
2021 77.86 44th 494 91.1%
2022 63.13 130th 512 74.6%
2023 82.78 37th 541 93.2%
2024 63.47 169th 546 69.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.93 140th 574 75.6%
2019 80.05 84th 591 85.8%
2021 78.88 92nd 591 84.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.19 170th 575 70.4%
2019 58.01 219th 586 62.6%
2021 68.53 160th 605 73.6%
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Rank History for White students at Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.32 218th 574 62.0%
2019 58.46 221st 592 62.7%
2021 69.21 142nd 587 75.8%
2022 53.00 273rd 596 54.2%
2023 60.56 209th 584 64.2%
2024 43.59 335th 579 42.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State 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: Kansas State Department of 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
1988 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1989 169 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1990 184 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1991 191 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 197
1992 188 0 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 197
1993 357 2 6 4 4 n/a n/a 0 373
1994 366 2 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 375
1995 394 9 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 394 9 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 411
1997 404 3 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 414
1998 384 1 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 389 0 2 7 7 n/a n/a 0 405
2000 379 0 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 389
2001 384 0 0 5 6 n/a n/a 0 395
2002 336 2 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 344
2003 336 2 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 344
2004 327 5 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 336
2005 332 3 0 4 1 n/a n/a 3 343
2006 306 2 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2007 278 2 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2008 273 2 4 10 3 n/a n/a 0 292
2009 271 2 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 281
2010 276 4 0 2 4 1 0 0 287
2011 290 2 0 6 3 0 0 0 301
2012 260 2 0 5 6 0 0 0 273
2013 254 2 0 5 6 0 0 0 267
2014 251 3 0 10 5 0 0 0 269
2015 247 5 0 14 6 0 0 0 272
2016 222 4 0 11 3 0 1 0 241
2017 211 7 0 8 3 0 1 0 230
2018 216 10 0 10 3 0 1 0 240
2019 210 7 0 13 5 1 2 0 238
2020 214 10 0 18 4 1 2 0 249
2021 213 7 0 18 4 0 0 0 242
2022 227 7 0 17 8 1 0 0 260
2023 217 5 0 16 2 0 4 0 244
2024 221 4 0 22 3 0 8 0 258

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
1988 158 12.0 13.1 0
1989 170 12.0 14.1 n/a
1990 188 12.6 14.9 0
1991 197 12.6 15.6 n/a
1992 197 12.6 15.6 37.6
1993 373 22.0 17.0 20.1
1994 375 23.2 16.2 23.7
1995 411 23.7 17.3 34.8
1996 411 23.7 17.3 34.8
1997 414 26.8 15.4 40.8
1998 399 27.5 14.5 42.6
1999 405 27.8 14.6 40.5
2000 389 28.3 13.7 40.6
2001 395 30.4 13.0 38
2002 344 27.5 12.5 36.9
2003 344 27.5 12.5 36.9
2004 336 26.4 12.7 37.5
2005 343 25.9 13.2 39.1
2006 316 26.9 11.7 42.4
2007 293 28.3 10.4 44
2008 292 21.6 13.5 42.1
2009 281 23.6 11.9 42.7
2010 287 23.5 12.2 46
2011 301 21.8 13.8 47.8
2012 273 21.2 12.8 54.2
2013 267 21.8 12.2 53.2
2014 269 21.8 12.3 51.3
2015 272 22.0 12.3 37.9
2016 241 20.0 12.0 41.1
2017 230 15.7 14.6 49.6
2018 240 16.7 14.3 50.4
2019 238 16.0 14.8 48.7
2020 249 17.2 14.4 45.4
2021 242 18.2 13.2 45.9
2022 260 19.5 13.3 39.2
2023 244 19.5 12.5 46.3
2024 258 18.2 14.1 50.8

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 158 12.0 13.1 0
1989 170 12.0 14.1 n/a
1990 188 12.6 14.9 0
1991 197 12.6 15.6 n/a
1992 197 12.6 15.6 37.6
1993 373 22.0 17.0 20.1
1994 375 23.2 16.2 23.7
1995 411 23.7 17.3 34.8
1996 411 23.7 17.3 34.8
1997 414 26.8 15.4 40.8
1998 399 27.5 14.5 42.6
1999 405 27.8 14.6 40.5
2000 389 28.3 13.7 40.6
2001 395 30.4 13.0 38
2002 344 27.5 12.5 36.9
2003 344 27.5 12.5 36.9
2004 336 26.4 12.7 37.5
2005 343 25.9 13.2 39.1
2006 316 26.9 11.7 42.4
2007 293 28.3 10.4 44
2008 292 21.6 13.5 42.1
2009 281 23.6 11.9 42.7
2010 287 23.5 12.2 46
2011 301 21.8 13.8 47.8
2012 273 21.2 12.8 54.2
2013 267 21.8 12.2 53.2
2014 269 21.8 12.3 51.3
2015 272 22.0 12.3 37.9
2016 241 20.0 12.0 41.1
2017 230 15.7 14.6 49.6
2018 240 16.7 14.3 50.4
2019 238 16.0 14.8 48.7
2020 249 17.2 14.4 45.4
2021 242 18.2 13.2 45.9
2022 260 19.5 13.3 39.2
2023 244 19.5 12.5 46.3
2024 258 18.2 14.1 50.8

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $734 (5.8%) $11,835 (94.2%) $12,569

Data source: Kansas 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 183rd of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 152nd of 660 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion Elementary)5464.5
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion-Florence)5464.5
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion Elementary)62.261.3
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion-Florence)62.261.3
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Elementary)42.547.4
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion-Florence)42.547.4
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion Elementary)37.528.9
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marion-Florence)37.528.9
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Elementary)64.158.3
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion-Florence)64.158.3
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion Elementary)51.338.9
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marion-Florence)51.338.9
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Marion Elementary)46.158.3
 12.2%
   5th Grade Science (Marion-Florence)46.158.3
 12.2%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students238244
 2.5%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian00
Hispanic1316
 23.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White210217
 3.3%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.7%46.3%
 2.4%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 258 students attended Marion Elementary.

Marion Elementary ranks 257th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Marion Elementary are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Marion Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marion Middle
High : Marion High


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