School Overview
MMCRU Marcus Elementary, located in Marcus, Iowa, is a key component of the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn-Remsen-Union (MMCRU) Community School District. Serving the local community’s youngest learners, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As a smaller, rural school, it emphasizes a close-knit culture where students receive individualized attention, and staff members are deeply integrated into the local community. The curriculum focuses on building a strong educational foundation in core subjects, supported by extracurricular opportunities that encourage student development both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is defined by its commitment to student growth and the "Royals" pride that characterizes the MMCRU district. By prioritizing partnerships between educators, students, and families, Marcus Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that prepares children for future academic success. Its location on East Fenton Street serves as a hub for the town’s educational activities, maintaining a long-standing tradition of excellence in public education for the rural residents of the region.
166
Total Students
10.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MMCRU Marcus Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White157
Hispanic1
Black4
Two or More4
  • White
    157 (94.6%)
  • Black
    4 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.4%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District
Phone: (712)376-2615
Website: http://www.mmcruroyals.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 30
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MMCRU Marcus Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten30
Kindergarten31
Grade 129
Grade 229
Grade 319
Grade 428
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MMCRU Marcus Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6841%
Male9859%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)