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Echo Hill Elementary School

400 Echo Hill Road
Marion, IA 52302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Echo Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 5% in IA
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Echo Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Echo Hill Elementary School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Inspire Learning, Unlock Potential, and Empower Achievement

School Rankings

Echo Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Echo Hill Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#15 out of 1223 schools
(Top 5%)
90-94%
68%
88%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Lions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Echo Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Echo Hill Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Echo Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Echo Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowman Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Echo Hill Elementary School?
519 students attend Echo Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Echo Hill Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Echo Hill Elementary School?
Echo Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Echo Hill Elementary School offer ?
Echo Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Echo Hill Elementary School part of?
Echo Hill Elementary School is part of Linn-Mar Community School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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