WEST MARION ELEMENTARY

Marion County School District
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
259 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
West Marion Elementary, located in Foxworth, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marion County School District. Situated at 2 West Marion Street, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young students. As a rural community-based school, it plays a central role in the lives of local families, focusing on building a supportive environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while nurturing a sense of character and community belonging among its elementary-aged population.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the development of the "whole child," often utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while accommodating the unique needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, West Marion Elementary typically emphasizes community involvement and school spirit, working to bridge the gap between home and school life. By providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school, ensuring they possess the essential skills and confidence required for future academic endeavors.
259
Total Students
17.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    188 (72.6%)
  • Black
    59 (22.8%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.1%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Marion County School District
Phone: (601)731-2076
Website: http://WWW.MARIONK12.ORG
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Grade 4 72
Grade 5 77
Grade 6 106
Ungraded 4
Gender Ratio