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Wilkins Elementary School

2127 27th St, Marion, IA 52302Linn-Mar Comm School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
388
Students
Total enrolled
$14,857
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 18% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 388 students in grades PK–04 in Marion, Iowa.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,857 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Wilkins Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Marion, Iowa, serving grades PK–04 with 388 students. The district invests $14,857 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Wilkins Elementary School

388
Total Students
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
41%
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution213 male · 175 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility41%
National avg 52% · 161 students
Student Composition
81%
8%
Asian2%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black5%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 191722001007

Academic Outcomes at Wilkins Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 80th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 52302

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,857Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,857
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,537
Student Support$2,823
Administration$1,783
Operations$2,229
Other$1,486
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,857 spent per student, an estimated $6,582 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
41%
State government
50.8%
Local (property tax)
41.4%
Federal programs
7.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Echo Hill ElementaryWestfield Elementary SchoolBowman Woods Elementary SchoolLinn Grove Elementary School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Excelsior Middle SchoolBoulder Peak Intermediate SchoolHazel Point Intermediate SchoolOak Ridge School
↓
High School
Linn-Mar High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyLinn County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLinn-Mar Comm School District →
Phone: (319)447-3380
NCES ID: 191722001007
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Marion seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Linn-Mar Comm School District
High
Linn-Mar High School
2,271 students · 09–12
● 50 opp23% FRL
Mid
Excelsior Middle School
617 students · 07–08
● 50 opp28% FRL
Mid
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
586 students · 05–06
● 50 opp28% FRL
Elem
Echo Hill Elementary
544 students · PK–04
● 50 opp7% FRL
Mid
Hazel Point Intermediate School
540 students · 05–06
● 50 opp20% FRL
Mid
Oak Ridge School
526 students · 07–08
● 50 opp18% FRL
Elem
Westfield Elementary School
506 students · KG–04
20% FRL
Elem
Bowman Woods Elementary School
439 students · PK–04
● 44 opp23% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2127 27th St, Marion, IA 52302
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.