Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Elementary School in Marcus, Iowa on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Elementary School is a rural public school in Marcus, Iowa that is part of Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Csd. It serves 166 students in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 4

166 Students

12 Teachers

500 E Fenton St

Marcus, IA 51035 View local requests

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Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Alicia

Mrs. Hergott

Mrs. Schmillen

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Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Elementary School Demographics

43%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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