George Washington Elementary School

452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George Washington Elementary School, located at 400 Pennsylvania Ave in Marion, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marion City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and character building for its young student population. By emphasizing core subjects alongside essential life skills, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a strong sense of community and school spirit.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays an active role in the local Marion neighborhood, often serving as a hub for family engagement and community involvement. The faculty and staff focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere that supports diverse learning needs, encouraging students to develop as lifelong learners. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment, George Washington Elementary strives to help every child reach their full potential within the broader Marion educational system.

452

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	42
Black	15
Two or More	86

White
309 (68.4%)
Two or More
86 (19.0%)
Hispanic
42 (9.3%)
Black
15 (3.3%)

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:	Marion City
Phone:	(740)223-3883
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 37

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for George Washington Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for George Washington Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	50.4%
Male	224	49.6%

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