Marion School District (Arkansas)
| Marion School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
200 Manor Street
United StatesMarion, Arkansas 72364 | |
| District information | |
| Grades | KG–12 |
| Established | 1869 |
| Accreditation | ADE; AdvancED |
| Schools | 6 |
| NCES District ID | 0509390 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 4,326 |
| Teachers | 258.75 (on FTE basis) |
| Staff | 563.75 (on FTE basis) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 16.72 |
| Athletic conference | 7A/6A East (2012–14) |
| District mascot | Patriots |
| Colors | Red White Blue |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
Marion School District is a public school district based in Marion, Arkansas, United States. The school district provides early childhood, elementary and secondary education for more than 4,300 kindergarten through grade 12 students at its six facilities at Marion and West Memphis in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
The district encompasses 209.96 square miles (543.8 km2) surrounding almost all of Marion, the municipalities of Clarkedale, Crawfordsville, Gilmore, Jericho, Sunset, Turrell, and portions of Jennette and West Memphis.
Established in 1869, Marion School District is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and its accreditation by AdvancED is under advisement
In November 2012, educator Alexia T. Weimer of Avondale Elementary School was recognized by Governor Mike Beebe as the 2013 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, as part of the National Teacher of the Year program.