West Marion Elementary School in Loretto, Kentucky on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Marion Elementary School is a rural public school in Loretto, Kentucky that is part of Marion County Public Schools. It serves 362 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.5:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

362 Students

29 Teachers

8175 N Loretto Rd

Loretto, KY 40037 View local requests

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West Marion Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Thomas

Mrs. Trent

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West Marion Elementary School Demographics

54%

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.

West Marion Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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