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Glenwood Elementary School

Marion, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · McDowell County Schools

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About Glenwood Elementary School

Located in Marion, North Carolina, Glenwood Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 435 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Marion. There are about 16 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (27.2 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a rural area close to an urban area, in McDowell County. There are 5 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 15 schools in McDowell County Schools.

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School facts

Address	1545 Old Hwy 221 South, Marion, NC 28752
Phone	(828) 738-4220
School district	McDowell County Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	435
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27.2
Students per teacher	16
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, McDowell County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370294001177). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

McDowell Early CollegePublic · Grades 9 to 13Marion · 3.1 mi McDowell Academy for InnovationPublic · Grades 9 to 13Marion · 3.1 mi Foothills Community SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Marion · 4.1 mi West Marion Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Marion · 4.5 mi The Summit AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 12Marion · 4.9 mi Eastfield Global Magnet SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Marion · 5 mi East McDowell Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Marion · 5.2 mi New Manna Christian SchoolPrivate, Baptist · Grades K to 12Marion · 5.3 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Glenwood Elementary School serve?

Glenwood Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Glenwood Elementary School?

Glenwood Elementary School reported 435 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary School?

About 16 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 435 students and 27.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Glenwood Elementary School a public or charter school?

Glenwood Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Glenwood Elementary School in?

Glenwood Elementary School is part of McDowell County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/mcdowell-county-schools/

Where is Glenwood Elementary School located?

Glenwood Elementary School is at 1545 Old Hwy 221 South, Marion, NC 28752. The phone number is (828) 738-4220.

How many other schools are near Glenwood Elementary School?

There are 5 other schools within 5 miles of Glenwood Elementary School in our directory.