West Marion Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Marion, NC Grades PK–05 Rural: Fringe Marion, NC SchoolScore™ B (71.3)
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West Marion Elementary School
Marion, NC 28752
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (71.3)
390
Students
27.5
Teachers
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
(828)738-3353
Phone
http://www.wm.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Website

West Marion Elementary School is a public school administered by the McDowell County Schools district in Marion, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 390 students enrolled; a 14.2:1 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 North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
390.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 17% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.18:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 5% better
Free Lunch %
99.2%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 22% worse
School Details
School Name
West Marion Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
370294001184
State School ID
NC-590-352
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
820 Marler Road
City
Marion
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28752
County
McDowell County
Metro Area
Marion, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
3711
State Leg. Upper
37046
State Leg. Lower
37113
Latitude
35.6211
Longitude
-82.0611
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
390
Total Students
👩‍🏫
27.5
Teachers FTE
📐
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
27.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)27.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 387 99.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
McDowell County Schools
LEAID
3702940
State LEA ID
NC-590
Phone
(828)652-4535
Website
http://www.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Marion
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$79,530K
Federal Revenue
$14,652K
State Revenue
$49,680K
Local Revenue
$15,198K
Total Expenditure
$81,372K
Instruction Exp.
$48,559K
Support Services
$22,807K
Other Current Exp.
$4,371K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of West Marion Elementary School

1
Foothills Community School
Marion · Middle
3.3 mi
2
Glenwood Elementary School
Marion · Elementary
4.5 mi
3
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
Marion · Elementary
4.9 mi
4
The Summit Academy
Marion · High
5.1 mi
5
McDowell High School
Marion · High
5.4 mi
6
West McDowell Middle School
Marion · Middle
5.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West Marion Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend West Marion Elementary School?
390 students are enrolled at West Marion Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does West Marion Elementary School have?
West Marion Elementary School has 27.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does West Marion Elementary School serve?
West Marion Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is West Marion Elementary School a charter school?
West Marion Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is West Marion Elementary School located in?
West Marion Elementary School is located in the Marion, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does West Marion Elementary School belong to?
West Marion Elementary School is part of the McDowell County Schools school district.
How much does McDowell County Schools spend per student?
The McDowell County Schools district spends approximately $208,646,154 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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