Francis Marion School

Perry County
101 Hubbard Drive
Marion, AL 36756
413 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Francis Marion School, located in Marion, Alabama, is a public educational institution serving the Perry County School District. As a key component of the local education system, the school is dedicated to providing academic instruction and personal development opportunities for students within the community. Its operations are overseen by the Perry County Board of Education, which focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a standardized curriculum and various extracurricular initiatives.

The school serves as a central hub for the town of Marion, emphasizing a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of the regional student body. By maintaining a presence within the Perry County district, the school works to foster community engagement and academic growth. For families and stakeholders interested in specific school calendars, district policies, or enrollment procedures, the school’s information is maintained through the official Perry County School District website at [pcschooldistrict.org](http://pcschooldistrict.org).
413
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    403 (97.6%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.2%)
  • White
    4 (1.0%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Perry County
Phone: (334)683-6791
Website: http://www.perrycountyal.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 340
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 16
Kindergarten 29
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 29
Grade 7 25
Grade 8 36
Grade 9 29
Grade 10 38
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 53
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Breakthrough Charter School
Breakthrough Charter School
Charter School 375 Students
1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756 (1.6 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 11th