1
Enrollment
479
Elementary
DISTRICT 281 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARLIN ISD·NCES 482913013360
Marlin Elementary School
678 SUCCESS DR #B, MARLIN, TX 76661 · (254) 883-3232 · Falls County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL479 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.7:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
472 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 53 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 65 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 59 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 64 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 66 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 52 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 53 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 67 | 14% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 63% · 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
Marlin Elementary School→Marlin High
Based on grade levels within MARLIN ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
27.0%
TX avg 54.5% . -7.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
25.0%
TX avg 45.3% . -12.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 27 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 25 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are down about 7 points since 2020, while math scores are down about 12 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 8.0% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 46.0% |
| Mathematics | 5.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% | 54.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 27.0% | 25.0% |
| 2024-25 | 29.0% | 34.0% |
| 2023-24 | 20.0% | 33.0% |
| 2022-23 | 24.0% | 35.0% |
| 2021-22 | 45.0% | 45.0% |
| 2020-21 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
25.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
31.6%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.5pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 25% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 32% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Where Marlin Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 25.1% | #4,051 of 4,401 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 25.0% | #4,212 of 4,466 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 27.0% | #4,360 of 4,466 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -3.5pp | #807 of 3,998 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 479 | #2,737 of 4,938 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.7:1 | #4,131 of 4,622 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.8% | #1,716 of 4,628 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.5% | #122 of 4,789 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +24.1% | #335 of 1,307 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
479
+13 (+3%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
17.7:1
was 17.3:1
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 | 479 | 27.1 | 17.7:1 | 99% (472) |
| 2023-24 | 453 | 16.9 | 26.8:1 | 98% (445) |
| 2022-23 | 474 | 24.2 | 19.6:1 | 99% (471) |
| 2020-21 | 466 | 27 | 17.3:1 | 97% (450) |
| 2017-18 | 386 | 33 | 11.7:1 | 100% (386) |
| 2015-16 | 446 | 35 | 12.7:1 | 98% (435) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Marlin Elementary School.
About Marlin Elementary School
Marlin Elementary School is an elementary school in MARLIN, Texas, according to federal school records. Students in pre-K through 6 attend, and enrollment is 479 students.
Marlin Elementary School is among 3 schools run by MARLIN ISD, which serves 843 students.
Marlin Elementary School is 53% Black by enrollment. The rest of enrollment is 39% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 3% White. Census estimates put the Black share of Falls County's population at about 19%. Marlin Elementary School's diversity index is 57%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school has about 17.7 students per teacher and 27.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has more students per teacher than the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. About 99% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Falls County report 79%.
BeatsExpectations compares each school's average proficiency rate on state tests with a prediction based on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility. For Marlin Elementary School, the prediction is 31.6% and the result is 25.1%.
Falls County has about 17,291 residents, and the median household income is $57,247, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 20%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. Besides Marlin Elementary School, Falls County has 9 other public schools.
Marlin Opportunity Center is the nearest neighboring public school, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of Marlin Elementary School, there are 2 other public schools. In a group of 8 nearby schools with scores, Marlin Elementary School ranks 7th on average proficiency.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Distant.
Over 4 years, Marlin Elementary School's enrollment climbed 3%, to 479.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Marlin Elementary School covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Falls County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,291
Census ACS
Median income
$57,247
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,358 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MARLIN ISD
- Marlin HighHigh · 347 students
- Marlin Opportunity CenterCombined · 17 students
- Marlin Middle SchoolCombined
Other schools in MARLIN
- Marlin HighHigh · 347 students
- Marlin Opportunity CenterCombined · 17 students
- Marlin Alternative Education ProgramCombined
- Marlin Middle SchoolCombined
Nearby schools
- Marlin Opportunity Center0.0 mi · 17
- Marlin High0.0 mi · 347
- Chilton School11.0 mi · 566
- Riesel School11.4 mi · 334
- Foster Elementary School11.6 mi · 355
- Rosebud-Lott Elementary School14.2 mi · 386
Frequently asked questions
About Marlin Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Marlin Elementary School?
Marlin Elementary School enrolls approximately 479 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Marlin Elementary School serve?
Marlin Elementary School serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlin Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Marlin Elementary School is approximately 17.7:1 (27 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Marlin Elementary School?
At Marlin Elementary School, the student body is approximately 3% White, 39% Hispanic, 53% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Marlin Elementary School in?
Marlin Elementary School is part of MARLIN ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.