Lenihan Intermediate School

School Overview
Lenihan Intermediate School, located at 212 W Ingledue St in Marshalltown, Iowa, serves as a vital educational hub for the community’s fifth and sixth-grade students. As part of the Marshalltown Community School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and middle school by fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The facility is designed to help students transition into more independent learning habits while offering a curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lenihan Intermediate focuses on building a strong school culture rooted in inclusivity and student engagement. The staff is committed to preparing students for the challenges of secondary education by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. With a strategic location in the heart of Marshalltown, the school acts as a community pillar, maintaining active partnerships with families to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during these formative middle-childhood years.
655
Total Students
52.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lenihan Intermediate School
Demographic Student Count
White178
Hispanic369
Black28
Asian48
Two or More19
American Indian6
Pacific Islander7
  • Hispanic
    369 (56.3%)
  • White
    178 (27.2%)
  • Asian
    48 (7.3%)
  • Black
    28 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    19 (2.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Marshalltown Comm School District
Phone: (641)754-1160
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 418
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 95
Grades Taught
Grade 5 336
Grade 6 319

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lenihan Intermediate School
Grade Student Count
Grade 5336
Grade 6319
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lenihan Intermediate School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33050.4%
Male32549.6%