Marlin Elementary School

Marlin Elementary School is a modestly sized elementary-level community in Bloomington, Indiana, part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp. The school enrolls 222 students in grades pre-K through 6. That puts it 49% leaner than the typical public school in Indiana, which averages around 436 students.

Marlin Elementary School is one of 23 schools operated by Monroe County Community Sch Corp, a district that instructs 10,480 students overall.

On demographics, Marlin Elementary School lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (90%). Beyond that, the school logs 5% multiracial, 3% Hispanic.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Marlin Elementary School logs 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.5:1, putting Marlin Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 31% of students at Marlin Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is south of Monroe County's rate of about 39%.

After controlling for student poverty, Marlin Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 53.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 66.0%.

In the broader community, census data for Monroe County shows median household income runs about $65,868, 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Monroe County's 33 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,256 students), Marlin Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Bloomington High School North is the nearest neighboring public school, about 2.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Marlin Elementary School at 1st of 6; the average score across the group is 42.6%.

Marlin Elementary School operates from a residential location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Marlin Elementary School has stayed largely flat, going from 224 students in 2018 to 222 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 96% to 90% over that span. Class-load math has rose: from 13.3:1 in 2018 to 14.6:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.