Allen Elementary School

380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Allen Elementary School, located at 1115 E Bradford St in Marion, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marion Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing core academic development alongside the social and emotional growth necessary for early childhood and elementary education. By focusing on fundamental skills and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into the middle school years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Allen Elementary plays a vital role in the local Marion community. The school environment is typically characterized by a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, utilizing resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Through collaboration between educators, parents, and community members, Allen Elementary strives to create a structured and encouraging atmosphere where students are empowered to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

380

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	50
Black	46
Asian	2
Two or More	97

White
185 (48.7%)
Two or More
97 (25.5%)
Hispanic
50 (13.2%)
Black
46 (12.1%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Marion Community Schools
Phone:	(765)664-7355
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 57

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 55