Enrollment
285
Elementary
DISTRICT 315 · STATE 321
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH MARION SD 15·NCES 410888001424
North Marion Primary School
20257 Grim Rd NE, Aurora, OR 97002 · (503) 678-8555 · Marion County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL285 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 16.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
92%
262 students
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 76%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 89 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 88 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 108 | 38% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 59% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
North Marion Primary School→North Marion Intermediate School→North Marion Middle School→North Marion High School
Based on grade levels within North Marion SD 15. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Marion Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Marion Primary School this school | 285 | 91.9% | N/A |
| Highland Hills Elementary School Hermiston | 308 | 91.2% | 41.7% |
| Desert View Elementary School Hermiston | 351 | 91.7% | 48.8% |
| Howard Elementary School Medford | 275 | 88.0% | 18.4% |
| Danebo Elementary School Eugene | 239 | 88.7% | 20.5% |
| Yaquina View Elementary Newport | 264 | 90.5% | N/A |
Matched among Oregon elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Marion Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oregon | In Marion County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 285 | #437 of 710 | #43 of 66 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.6:1 | #39 of 587 | #2 of 54 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.2% | #219 of 587 | #20 of 54 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 91.9% | #125 of 645 | #4 of 61 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -25.8% | #132 of 493 | #10 of 47 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
285
-54 (-16%) vs 2020
-28% since 2000-01, when it was 394
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 16.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 285 | 21 | 13.6:1 | 92% (262) |
| 2023-24 | 310 | 22 | 14.1:1 | 57% (176) |
| 2022-23 | 326 | 19 | 17.2:1 | 58% (189) |
| 2020-21 | 339 | 21 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 384 | 22.4 | 17.1:1 | 64% (245) |
| 2015-16 | 425 | 22 | 19.3:1 | 66% (282) |
| 2010-11 | 435 | 19 | 22.9:1 | 72% (313) |
| 2000-01 | 394 | 21 | 18.8:1 | 51% (202) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Marion Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 26% (384 to 285); teachers down 6% (22.4 to 21).
About North Marion Primary School
North Marion Primary School is a medium-sized elementary school in Oregon, with an address in Aurora. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 285 students in pre-K through 2.
North Marion SD 15 is responsible for 4 schools, North Marion Primary School included, with 1,604 students in all.
By race and ethnicity, North Marion Primary School is 51% Hispanic. The rest of enrollment is 41% White and 6% multiracial. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of Marion County's population at about 29%. The chance that two students picked at random at North Marion Primary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 56%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 13.6:1, with 21 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among elementary schools in Oregon, the typical ratio is 16.5:1. Lunch subsidy eligibility at North Marion Primary School is 92%. The rate at public schools in Marion County averages 83%, lower than here.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Marion County show that median household income is about $77,351, roughly 26% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 111 public schools in Marion County, with a combined enrollment of about 53,799.
The next-closest public school is North Marion Intermediate School, less than a tenth of a mile away. In all, 6 other public schools sit within five miles of North Marion Primary School.
North Marion Primary School is coded as Rural: Fringe in federal locale data.
Federal counts put enrollment at 339 in 2020-21 and 285 in 2024-25, a 16% decrease. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 16.1:1 in 2020-21 to 13.6:1 in 2024-25.
Conversations here can range across science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Marion County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
349,244
Census ACS
Median income
$77,351
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
111
53,799 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in North Marion SD 15
- North Marion High SchoolHigh · 564 students
- North Marion Middle SchoolMiddle · 410 students
- North Marion Intermediate SchoolElementary · 345 students
Other schools in Aurora
- North Marion High SchoolHigh · 564 students
- North Marion Middle SchoolMiddle · 410 students
- North Marion Intermediate SchoolElementary · 345 students
Nearby schools
- North Marion Intermediate School0.1 mi · 345
- North Marion Middle School0.1 mi · 410
- North Marion High School0.2 mi · 564
- Ninety-One School3.5 mi · 476
- William P Lord High School4.1 mi · 91
- Woodburn High School4.8 mi · 1,606
Frequently asked questions
About North Marion Primary SchoolHow large is North Marion Primary School?
North Marion Primary School enrolls approximately 285 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does North Marion Primary School serve?
North Marion Primary School serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does North Marion Primary School have?
North Marion Primary School employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at North Marion Primary School?
At North Marion Primary School, the student body is approximately 41% White, 51% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is North Marion Primary School public or private?
North Marion Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by North Marion SD 15.
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