West Marion Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Marion, North Carolina 28752 · McDowell County Schools
#843 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#39776 of 50,301 nationally
About West Marion Elementary School
West Marion Elementary School is a public elementary located in Marion, in the McDowell County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 390 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 843rd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (54th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 390.
There are 12 schools in Marion; West Marion Elementary School ranks 10th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)28%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Marion Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Marion Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Foothills Community School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
200 students · 5.2 km away
Glenwood Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 7.3 km away
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students · 7.9 km away
McDowell High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,379 students · 8.7 km away
West McDowell Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students · 9.0 km away
Marion Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students · 9.2 km away
East McDowell Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students · 9.4 km away
McDowell Early College
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–13
241 students · 9.8 km away
McDowell Academy for Innovation
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–13
158 students · 9.8 km away
Eastfield Global Magnet School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students · 9.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Isaac Dickson Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary
Ash · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Glenwood Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
Triangle Lake Montessori Elem
High Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Trent Park Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
Stocks Elementary
Tarboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Marion Elementary School a good school?
West Marion Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 28.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #843 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Marion Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
West Marion Elementary School ranks #843 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #39776 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Marion Elementary School?
West Marion Elementary School had 390 students in 2025.
Is West Marion Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Marion Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Marion Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Marion Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.