Linn Grove Elementary School

www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/Linn_Grove/

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Linn Grove Elementary School, located in Marion, Iowa, is a key component of the Linn-Mar Community School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, supported by a dedicated staff that focuses on building strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Linn Grove places a high priority on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. The school encourages parental involvement through an active parent-teacher organization and various school-wide events, which help cultivate a supportive atmosphere for students. By utilizing the resources of the larger Linn-Mar district, the school provides students with access to modern technology and specialized programming, ensuring they are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

385

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linn Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	40
Black	38
Asian	10
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
261 (67.8%)
Hispanic
40 (10.4%)
Black
38 (9.9%)
Two or More
35 (9.1%)
Asian
10 (2.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Linn-Mar Comm School District
Phone:	(319)730-3500
Website:	http://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/Linn_Grove/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 73