West Marion Elementary School

Summary:

West Marion Elementary School is a public elementary school in Loretto, Kentucky, serving 410 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Marion County School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

West Marion Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing. The school's proficiency rates for 5th-grade students in these areas were notably higher than nearby schools like Calvary Elementary School, Glasscock Elementary School, and Lebanon Elementary School. West Marion Elementary School's performance is also stronger than schools in the Washington County and Nelson County school districts.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, West Marion Elementary School has maintained its exceptional academic performance. The school's student-teacher ratio has remained stable, and its per-student spending has decreased in recent years, yet it continues to excel. This sustained excellence is a testament to the dedication of the school's staff and the effective implementation of educational strategies that support all students, regardless of their background.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8175 Loretto Rd
       Loretto, KY  40037


(270) 699-4320

District: Marion County

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,113 Help


Students who attend West Marion Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Marion County Middle School
High:    Marion County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Two or more races:
3.8%
Hispanic:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.6% Help


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Compare Details West Marion Elementary School ranks better than 87.3% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Marion County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.07. (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 Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Marion Elementary School is 15.1. 2 elementary schools in the Marion County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Marion Elementary School is $15,113, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Marion County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Marion Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Marion Elementary School 87th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See West Marion Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Marion County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County 63rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Marion Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 76.76 121st 638 81.0%
2008 78.44 103rd 651 84.2%
2009 76.41 129th 658 80.4%
2010 76.32 125th 683 81.7%
2011 75.12 150th 688 78.2%
2012 77.94 103rd 713 85.6%
2013 74.53 129th 719 82.1%
2014 73.42 140th 705 80.1%
2015 74.62 130th 698 81.4%
2016 80.00 79th 690 88.6%
2017 73.18 143rd 694 79.4%
2018 64.88 211th 691 69.5%
2019 74.07 133rd 700 81.0%
2021 68.03 113th 517 78.1%
2022 82.31 73rd 684 89.3%
2023 79.77 84th 687 87.8%
2024 81.07 87th 685 87.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.54 110th 661 83.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.22 250th 631 60.4%
2019 75.14 92nd 664 86.1%
2021 56.60 118th 275 57.1%
2022 70.29 110th 667 83.5%
2023 81.85 54th 670 91.9%
2024 77.20 94th 665 85.9%
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Rank History for Female students at West Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.89 178th 663 73.2%
2019 78.29 82nd 671 87.8%
2021 65.35 89th 312 71.5%
2022 75.32 96th 641 85.0%
2023 79.85 66th 639 89.7%
2024 85.85 45th 644 93.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.20 178th 445 60.0%
2019 47.68 208th 474 56.1%
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Rank History for Male students at West Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.35 242nd 665 63.6%
2019 67.98 183rd 676 72.9%
2021 47.29 178th 325 45.2%
2022 80.28 66th 657 90.0%
2023 74.01 104th 652 84.0%
2024 72.69 126th 652 80.7%
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Rank History for White students at West Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.97 350th 593 41.0%
2022 78.18 90th 656 86.3%
2023 73.63 124th 658 81.2%
2024 76.60 107th 659 83.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Marion Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 430 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1991 429 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1992 457 7 9 2 0 n/a n/a 23 498
1993 439 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1994 437 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1995 405 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 405 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1997 427 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1998 444 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1999 460 10 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2000 471 8 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 473 9 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2002 512 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2003 512 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2004 517 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2005 532 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2006 480 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2007 477 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2008 468 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2009 462 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2010 461 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2011 448 4 2 4 0 0 0 0 458
2012 448 4 2 5 0 1 0 0 460
2013 419 7 3 4 0 0 0 0 433
2014 442 3 2 4 0 0 1 0 452
2015 442 4 2 9 0 0 2 0 459
2016 450 6 2 5 0 0 5 0 468
2017 446 4 2 3 0 0 2 0 457
2018 461 5 0 4 1 0 1 0 472
2019 429 2 0 7 0 0 2 0 440
2020 415 3 0 9 0 0 8 0 435
2021 382 3 0 11 0 1 16 0 413
2022 396 3 0 9 0 0 16 0 424
2023 382 2 0 9 0 0 17 0 410
2024 361 2 0 14 0 0 15 0 392

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 West Marion Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 436 22.2 19.6 n/a
1991 438 22.9 19.1 n/a
1992 498 26.8 18.5 n/a
1993 445 25.9 17.2 n/a
1994 441 27.4 16.1 n/a
1995 411 25.2 16.3 n/a
1996 411 25.2 16.3 n/a
1997 433 27.5 15.7 44.1
1998 449 30.5 14.7 39.6
1999 475 18.9 25.1 60.6
2000 483 19.0 25.4 57.1
2001 485 19.3 25.1 53
2002 523 30.7 17.0 80.3
2003 523 30.7 17.0 80.3
2004 521 30.5 17.1 n/a
2005 537 30.7 17.5 n/a
2006 486 32.2 15.1 50.6
2007 482 29.0 16.6 48.8
2008 472 29.7 15.9 47.2
2009 466 27.7 16.8 54.3
2010 469 21.6 21.7 60.6
2011 458 24.6 18.6 49.1
2012 460 26.8 17.1 58.5
2013 433 28.0 15.4 54.5
2014 452 27.1 16.6 52.4
2015 459 27.0 17.0 60.3
2016 468 29.0 16.1 57.9
2017 457 29.2 15.6 51.4
2018 472 28.9 16.3 59.7
2019 440 29.1 15.1 52.3
2020 435 28.0 15.5 48.7
2021 413 26.0 15.8 53.5
2022 424 27.5 15.4 50.7
2023 410 27.4 14.9 56.6
2024 392 25.9 15.1 53.6

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 West Marion Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 436 22.2 19.6 n/a
1991 438 22.9 19.1 n/a
1992 498 26.8 18.5 n/a
1993 445 25.9 17.2 n/a
1994 441 27.4 16.1 n/a
1995 411 25.2 16.3 n/a
1996 411 25.2 16.3 n/a
1997 433 27.5 15.7 44.1
1998 449 30.5 14.7 39.6
1999 475 18.9 25.1 60.6
2000 483 19.0 25.4 57.1
2001 485 19.3 25.1 53
2002 523 30.7 17.0 80.3
2003 523 30.7 17.0 80.3
2004 521 30.5 17.1 n/a
2005 537 30.7 17.5 n/a
2006 486 32.2 15.1 50.6
2007 482 29.0 16.6 48.8
2008 472 29.7 15.9 47.2
2009 466 27.7 16.8 54.3
2010 469 21.6 21.7 60.6
2011 458 24.6 18.6 49.1
2012 460 26.8 17.1 58.5
2013 433 28.0 15.4 54.5
2014 452 27.1 16.6 52.4
2015 459 27.0 17.0 60.3
2016 468 29.0 16.1 57.9
2017 457 29.2 15.6 51.4
2018 472 28.9 16.3 59.7
2019 440 29.1 15.1 52.3
2020 435 28.0 15.5 48.7
2021 413 26.0 15.8 53.5
2022 424 27.5 15.4 50.7
2023 410 27.4 14.9 56.6
2024 392 25.9 15.1 53.6

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 West Marion Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $452 (3.6%) $143 (1.1%) $595 (4.7%) $9,665 (75.9%) $1,750 (13.8%) $11,405 (89.6%) $12,727
2019 $448 (3.8%) $308 (2.6%) $756 (6.3%) $9,944 (83.5%) $1,758 (14.8%) $11,815 (99.2%) $11,915
2020 $701 (6.8%) $340 (3.3%) $1,042 (10.1%) $12,887 (124.6%) $2,015 (19.5%) $12,886 (124.6%) $10,340
2021 $842 (6.3%) $1,363 (10.1%) $1,875 (13.9%) $10,534 (78.4%) $2,381 (17.7%) $12,696 (94.5%) $13,442
2022 $993 (6.6%) $451 (3.0%) $1,444 (9.6%) $9,592 (63.5%) $1,524 (10.1%) $11,118 (73.6%) $15,113

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Marion Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 133rd of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 84th of 687 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students440410
 6.8%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic79
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White429382
 11%
Two or More Races217
 750%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.3%56.6%
 4.3%


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

Middle : Marion County Middle School
High : Marion County High School

Students at West Marion Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended West Marion Elementary School.

West Marion Elementary School ranks 87th of 685 Kentucky 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 Kentucky Department of Education.

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