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Marion Independent School District

Iowa · Public School District
6
Schools
2,229
Students
$18,209
Per-Pupil Spend
+27% nat'l
37.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Marion Independent School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 2,229 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,209 is above average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Francis Marion Intermediate School03–04269
Longfellow ElementaryPK–02318
Starry Elementary SchoolKG–02252
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Vernon Middle School05–08668
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Marion High School09–12722
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Emerson Learning Center (HSAP)KG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,209+27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
48%
State
43.1%
Local (property tax)
47.7%
Federal
9.2%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (48%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,229
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,209 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,229 students.
What is the graduation rate for Marion Independent School District?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Marion Independent School District spend per student?
Marion Independent School District spends $18,209 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Marion Independent School District?
38% of students in Marion Independent School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Marion Independent School District?
No, Marion Independent School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Marion Independent School District serve?
Marion Independent School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Marion Independent School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Marion Independent School District is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.