EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary No virtual instruction Columbia, MS Grades PK–05 Rural: Fringe N SchoolScore™ D (54.4)
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EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Columbia, MS 39429
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ D (54.4)
298
Students
16.7
Teachers
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
(601)736-7290
Phone
http://www.marionk12.org/
Website

EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school administered by the Marion County School District district in Columbia, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 298 students enrolled; a 17.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Elementary School Average
Enrollment
298.0
State avg: 458.0
▼ 35% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.83:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 19% worse
Free Lunch %
99.0%
State avg: 80.4%
▲ 23% worse
School Details
School Name
EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
280282001243
State School ID
MS-4600-4600002
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Provision 2
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
527 East Marion School Road
City
Columbia
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39429
County
Marion County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
2803
State Leg. Upper
28041
State Leg. Lower
28100
Latitude
31.21988
Longitude
-89.82128
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
298
Total Students
👩‍🏫
16.7
Teachers FTE
📐
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
16.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)16.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 295 99%
Not Applicable 128 43%
District Info
District Name
Marion County School District
LEAID
2802820
State LEA ID
MS-4600
Phone
(601)736-7193
Website
http://www.marionk12.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Columbia
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$29,498K
Federal Revenue
$8,384K
State Revenue
$15,063K
Local Revenue
$6,051K
Total Expenditure
$29,043K
Instruction Exp.
$13,635K
Support Services
$9,735K
Other Current Exp.
$1,802K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1
EAST MARION HIGH SCHOOL
Columbia · High
0 mi
2
EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL
Columbia · Middle
0 mi
3
MARION CO VOC COMPLEX
Columbia · High
0.4 mi
4
Columbia High School
Columbia · High
2.2 mi
5
Columbia Elementary School
Columbia · Elementary
2.3 mi
6
Columbia Primary School
Columbia · Elementary
2.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
298 students are enrolled at EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 16.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
What grades does EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK through 05.
Is EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a charter school?
EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located in?
EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to?
EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of the Marion County School District school district.
How much does Marion County School District spend per student?
The Marion County School District district spends approximately $97,459,732 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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