EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429

www.marionk12.org/

298 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East Marion Elementary School, located at 527 East Marion School Road in Columbia, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marion County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the primary grades, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As a community-centered institution, East Marion Elementary plays a vital role in the Columbia area by promoting parental involvement and encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities. The faculty and staff prioritize building a strong educational groundwork for their young learners, striving to balance rigorous academic standards with the social-emotional growth necessary for childhood success. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and achievement, the school aims to serve as a cornerstone of the local community.

298

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	3
Black	190
Two or More	23

Black
190 (63.8%)
White
82 (27.5%)
Two or More
23 (7.7%)
Hispanic
3 (1.0%)

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 County School District
Phone:	(601)736-7290
Website:	http://www.marionk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 14

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 48