Marion Elementary

mes.scsb.org/

298 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Marion Elementary School, located at 188 Star Mountain Drive in Marion, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Smyth County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on essential literacy and numeracy skills while incorporating modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

As a community-centered school, Marion Elementary leverages its position within Smyth County to create a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. The school’s digital presence, managed through the Smyth County Schools portal, provides families with essential information regarding academic resources, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Through a commitment to student-centered learning and a structured curriculum, Marion Elementary strives to ensure that every child has the tools necessary to achieve their full potential in a safe and encouraging environment.

298

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	9
Black	17
Asian	4
Two or More	4

White
264 (88.6%)
Black
17 (5.7%)
Hispanic
9 (3.0%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)
Two or More
4 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Smyth County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)783-3021
Website:	http://mes.scsb.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
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 18

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 45