East Marion Elementary School

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East Marion Elementary School ranks 268 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Marion Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Columbia, Mississippi, with a student population of 394. The school is part of the Marion County School District, which is ranked 68 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, East Marion Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 34.1% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 57.7%. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors contribute to East Marion Elementary's consistently low rankings, with the school consistently placed in the bottom third of Mississippi elementary schools by SchoolDigger.

The performance of East Marion Elementary stands in stark contrast to some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Baxterville School and Columbia Elementary School, which have significantly higher proficiency rates and better school rankings. Additionally, the racial composition of East Marion Elementary is significantly different from the nearby West Marion Primary School, which has a much higher percentage of White students, suggesting potential racial segregation within the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429

(601) 736-7290

District: Marion County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
268^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,224

Students who attend East Marion Elementary School usually attend:

High:

East Marion High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

African American:

65.5%

White:

26.5%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Marion Elementary School ranks worse than 68.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.4. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65.5%), White (26.5%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Marion Elementary School is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare East Marion Elementary School employs 31.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Marion Elementary School is $11,224.

Schooldigger Rankings:

East Marion Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marion County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County School District 68^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Marion Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2011	36.93	292^nd	418	30.1%
2012	29.29	327^th	414	21.0%
2013	44.58	238^th	408	41.7%
2014	18.71	350^th	394	11.2%
2015	31.22	278^th	402	30.8%
2016	27.45	294^th	394	25.4%
2017	32.84	285^th	406	29.8%
2018	40.63	249^th	404	38.4%
2019	34.88	264^th	397	33.5%
2021	27.15	264^th	381	30.7%
2022	21.41	299^th	382	21.7%
2023	22.50	310^th	377	17.8%
2024	32.40	268^th	390	31.3%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Marion Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	153	284	0	0	n/a	n/a	437
2002	122	255	0	0	n/a	n/a	377
2003	122	255	0	0	n/a	n/a	377
2004	117	239	0	0	n/a	n/a	356
2005	127	242	0	0	n/a	n/a	369
2006	120	226	0	0	n/a	n/a	346
2007	118	205	0	0	n/a	n/a	323
2008	102	204	3	0	n/a	n/a	309
2009	87	181	2	2	0	0	272
2010	105	174	3	2	0	1	285
2011	137	283	6	2	0	0	428
2012	152	297	8	2	0	1	460
2013	142	303	2	0	0	1	448
2014	149	279	3	0	0	4	435
2015	133	300	1	0	0	1	435
2016	145	298	1	0	0	2	446
2017	126	289	2	0	0	5	422
2018	123	280	5	0	0	10	418
2019	141	275	0	0	0	17	433
2020	154	268	0	0	0	18	440
2021	113	259	0	0	0	23	395
2022	122	255	1	0	0	25	403
2023	122	245	2	0	0	25	394
2024	95	235	3	0	0	26	359

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 East Marion Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	437	24.4	17.9	84
2002	377	24.1	15.6	84.6
2003	377	24.1	15.6	84.6
2004	356	23.3	15.3	94.1
2005	369	22.1	16.7	91.9
2006	346	21.5	16.1	94.2
2007	323	19.8	16.3	89.5
2008	309	18.0	17.2	92.2
2009	272	19.4	14.0	92.3
2010	285	16.6	17.0	96.8
2011	428	26.2	16.3	96.3
2012	460	28.8	15.9	93.3
2013	448	27.3	16.3	93.8
2014	435	27.0	16.0	96.3
2015	435	29.0	15.0	96.6
2016	446	28.0	15.9	97.3
2017	422	27.2	15.5	97.6
2018	418	26.8	15.5	97.6
2019	433	27.3	15.8	96.3
2020	440	28.9	15.2	95.9
2021	395	26.9	14.6	99.2
2022	403	27.8	14.4	99.3
2023	394	31.9	12.3	100
2024	359	31.9	11.2	100

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 East Marion Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	437	24.4	17.9	84
2002	377	24.1	15.6	84.6
2003	377	24.1	15.6	84.6
2004	356	23.3	15.3	94.1
2005	369	22.1	16.7	91.9
2006	346	21.5	16.1	94.2
2007	323	19.8	16.3	89.5
2008	309	18.0	17.2	92.2
2009	272	19.4	14.0	92.3
2010	285	16.6	17.0	96.8
2011	428	26.2	16.3	96.3
2012	460	28.8	15.9	93.3
2013	448	27.3	16.3	93.8
2014	435	27.0	16.0	96.3
2015	435	29.0	15.0	96.6
2016	446	28.0	15.9	97.3
2017	422	27.2	15.5	97.6
2018	418	26.8	15.5	97.6
2019	433	27.3	15.8	96.3
2020	440	28.9	15.2	95.9
2021	395	26.9	14.6	99.2
2022	403	27.8	14.4	99.3
2023	394	31.9	12.3	100
2024	359	31.9	11.2	100

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Marion Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,181
2018	$8,907
2019	$8,680
2020	$10,364
2021	$11,163
2022	$11,224

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Marion Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 264^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 310^th of 377 Elementary schools	15.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Marion Elementary School)	44.4	36.2	8.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion County School District)	53.5	51.4	2.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Marion Elementary School)	17.5	25.8	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion County School District)	53.2	55.7	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Marion Elementary School)	32.4	40.4	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion County School District)	41.3	40.3	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Marion Elementary School)	19.7	25.6	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion County School District)	43	42.9	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Marion Elementary School)	32.3	41	8.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion County School District)	38.6	43	4.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Marion Elementary School)	38.7	30.3	8.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion County School District)	39.1	46.1	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (East Marion Elementary School)	51.6	32.2	19.4%
5th Grade Science (Marion County School District)	64.8	49.2	15.6%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Marion Elementary School)	19.1	33.9	14.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marion County School District)	26.6	35.9	9.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (East Marion Elementary School)	55.5	19.3	36.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marion County School District)	45.1	31.8	13.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	433	394	9%
African American	275	245	10.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	141	122	13.5%
Two or More Races	17	25	47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.3%	100%	3.7%

Schools Near East Marion Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAAP Mathematics (2024)						MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
East Marion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	527 East Marion School Road	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-7290	359	32	11.2	100.0%	95 (26.5%)	235 (65.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.2%)	32.4	268^th of 390 public elementary schools	31.3%		22.5	310^th of 377 public elementary schools	17.8%	42	34.1	42.5	43.2	19.6			38.3	44.6	45.5	45.7			65.9		$11,224
Columbia Elementary School	Public	3-5	401 Mary Street	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-2362	369	28	13.3	100.0%	186 (50.4%)	158 (42.8%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	68	118^th of 390 public elementary schools	69.7%		71	99^th of 377 public elementary schools	73.7%	19	70.6	56.7	46.7				69.1	53.5	66.9				77.4		$11,830
Columbia Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	913 West Avenue	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-7666	433	33	13.0	100.0%	228 (52.7%)	180 (41.6%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.2%)								(n/a)															$11,626
West Marion Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	20 Cedar Street	Foxworth	39483	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-3713	365	27	13.4	100.0%	259 (71.0%)	82 (22.5%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)								(n/a)	68.0						78.6								$10,622
Dexter Elementary School	Public	K-8	927 Highway 48 East	Tylertown	39667	Walthall County	Walthall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 876-3985	77	9	8.2	100.0%	40 (51.9%)	29 (37.7%)	4 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)								(n/a)															$16,528
Baxterville School	Public	PK, KG-8	5531 Highway 11	Lumberton	39455	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 796-4483	246	29	8.4	69.1%	234 (95.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	67.9	119^th of 390 public elementary schools	69.5%		44	212^th of 377 public elementary schools	43.8%	93	80.7	60.7	50.0	52.9	21.4	61.9	76.9	53.6	59.4	70.6	85.7	66.6	62.5	81.0	$14,791
Tylertown Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	813 Ball Avenue	Tylertown	39667	Walthall County	Walthall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 876-2149	378	36	10.6	100.0%	84 (22.2%)	278 (73.5%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)								(n/a)	31.1						28.4								$11,472
Carver Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	381 Williamsburg Road	Bassfield	39421	Jefferson Davis County	Jefferson Davis County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 943-5251	269	20	13.7	100.0%	54 (20.1%)	207 (77.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	53.9	184^th of 390 public elementary schools	52.8%		45.9	202^nd of 377 public elementary schools	46.4%	18	43.2	52.6	59.5				50.0	31.6	64.9				86.4		$15,638

Frequently Asked Questions about East Marion Elementary School

How many students attend East Marion Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 359 students attended East Marion Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of East Marion Elementary School attend?

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

High : East Marion High School

Is East Marion Elementary School a good school?

East Marion Elementary School ranks 268^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of East Marion Elementary School?

Students at East Marion Elementary School are 65% African American, 26% White, 7% Two or more races.

What district is East Marion Elementary School in?

Marion County School District

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