Laurens-Marathon Community School District
Laurens-Marathon Community School District is located in northwest Iowa. Laurens-Marathon Community School District has 140.70 square miles of land area and 0.98 square miles of water area. As of 2010-2014, the total Laurens-Marathon Community School District population is 2,182. Laurens-Marathon Community School District median household income is $43,954 in 2010-2014. Laurens-Marathon Community School District median house value is $56,300 in 2010-2014. On average, Laurens-Marathon Community School District is much better than the state average in quality.
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Laurens-Marathon Community School District Map, Border, and Nearby Locations
300 West Garfield St
Laurens IA, 50554, Pocahontas County
Phone: 712-841-5000
Students and Teachers
| 2013-2014 | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | |
| Total Students: | 350 | 340 | 356 | 366 | 389 | 383 | 407 |
| English Language Learner Students: | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Teachers: | 28.90 | 30.71 | 28.50 | 28.50 | 31.88 | 32.40 | 33.90 |
| Prekindergarten: | 1.39 | 1.43 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Kindergarten: | 1.80 | 1.78 | 1.36 | 1.36 | 1.25 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Elementary: | 14.05 | 15.36 | 13.52 | 13.22 | 12.25 | 13.00 | 12.80 |
| Secondary: | 11.66 | 12.14 | 12.62 | 12.92 | 16.38 | 16.40 | 18.30 |
| Ungraded: | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total Other Staff: | 28.48 | 29.08 | 28.10 | 30.10 | 37.00 | 36.50 | 36.80 |
| Instructional Aides: | 9.75 | 8.75 | 8.50 | 10.00 | 12.50 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Instructional Coordinators & Supervisors: | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | NA | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | NA | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Other Guidance Counselors: | 0.98 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 1.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| District Administrators: | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 1.75 | 1.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| School Administrators: | 3.50 | 3.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| School Administrative Support: | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other Support Services: | 8.50 | 10.80 | 10.80 | 10.00 | 14.00 | 15.50 | 16.80 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio: | 12.11 | 11.07 | 12.49 | 12.84 | 12.20 | 11.82 | 12.01 |
Schools
| Laurens-Marathon Elementary School |  | Prekindergarten to Grade 5 | 300 West Garfield, Laurens IA 50554 |
| Laurens-Marathon High School |  | Grade 9 to Grade 12 | 300 West Garfield, Laurens IA 50554 |
| Laurens-Marathon Middle School | Grade 6 to Grade 8 | 300 West Garfield, Laurens IA 50554 |
Test Performance
| Year | Test | Grade | Measurement | Score | State Average |
| IA Test | |||||
| 2012 | Math | 11th Grade | % met std | 87.50% | 82.81% |
| 2013 | Math | 11th Grade | % met std | 70.59% | 82.19% |
| 2012 | Reading | 11th Grade | % met std | 84.00% | 83.97% |
| 2013 | Reading | 11th Grade | % met std | 76.47% | 83.26% |
| 2012 | Math | 3rd Grade | % met std | 69.23% | 79.02% |
| 2013 | Math | 3rd Grade | % met std | 72.73% | 77.80% |
| 2012 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 53.85% | 76.41% |
| 2013 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 63.64% | 76.30% |
| 2012 | Math | 4th Grade | % met std | 77.27% | 78.03% |
| 2013 | Math | 4th Grade | % met std | 64.29% | 79.00% |
| 2012 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 54.55% | 74.25% |
| 2013 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 50.00% | 75.51% |
| 2012 | Math | 5th Grade | % met std | 85.71% | 77.96% |
| 2013 | Math | 5th Grade | % met std | 54.17% | 79.10% |
| 2012 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 80.95% | 74.27% |
| 2013 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 66.67% | 75.72% |
| 2012 | Math | 6th Grade | % met std | 55.56% | 71.48% |
| 2013 | Math | 6th Grade | % met std | 68.18% | 73.04% |
| 2012 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 55.56% | 64.44% |
| 2013 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 50.00% | 65.78% |
| 2012 | Math | 7th Grade | % met std | 46.67% | 78.81% |
| 2013 | Math | 7th Grade | % met std | 62.50% | 78.31% |
| 2012 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 46.67% | 67.39% |
| 2013 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 56.25% | 68.56% |
| 2012 | Math | 8th Grade | % met std | 64.00% | 74.62% |
| 2013 | Math | 8th Grade | % met std | 40.00% | 74.59% |
| 2012 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 52.00% | 66.08% |
| 2013 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 46.67% | 66.34% |
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School District Fiscal Information
| 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||
| Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | |
| Total Revenue: | $4,992,000 | $14,022 | $4,873,000 | $13,314 | $4,585,000 | $11,787 | |||
| Federal: | $233,000 | $654 | 4.7% | $406,000 | $1,109 | 8.3% | $334,000 | $859 | 7.3% |
| State: | $1,644,000 | $4,618 | 32.9% | $1,675,000 | $4,577 | 34.4% | $1,502,000 | $3,861 | 32.8% |
| Local: | $3,115,000 | $8,750 | 62.4% | $2,792,000 | $7,628 | 57.3% | $2,749,000 | $7,067 | 60.0% |
| Total Expenditures: | $4,214,000 | $11,837 | $4,070,000 | $11,120 | $3,929,000 | $10,100 | |||
| Total Current Expenditures: | $3,454,000 | $9,702 | $3,406,000 | $9,306 | $3,425,000 | $8,805 | |||
| Instructional Expenditures: | $2,044,000 | $5,742 | 59.2% | $2,043,000 | $5,582 | 60.0% | $2,093,000 | $5,380 | 61.1% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $248,000 | $697 | 7.2% | $311,000 | $850 | 9.1% | $304,000 | $781 | 8.9% |
| Administration: | $444,000 | $1,247 | 12.9% | $419,000 | $1,145 | 12.3% | $392,000 | $1,008 | 11.4% |
| Operations, Food, Other: | $718,000 | $2,017 | 20.8% | $633,000 | $1,730 | 18.6% | $636,000 | $1,635 | 18.6% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $294,000 | $826 | $336,000 | $918 | $162,000 | $416 | |||
| Construction: | $101,000 | $284 | $78,000 | $213 | $89,000 | $229 | |||
| Total Other: | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Interest on Debt: | $21,000 | $59 | $27,000 | $74 | $38,000 | $98 | |||
| Total Salary: | $2,167,000 | $6,087 | $2,159,000 | $5,899 | $2,315,000 | $5,951 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Salary: | $1,484,000 | $4,169 | 68.5% | $1,433,000 | $3,915 | 66.4% | $1,584,000 | $4,072 | 68.4% |
| Other Salary: | $683,000 | $1,919 | 31.5% | $726,000 | $1,984 | 33.6% | $731,000 | $1,879 | 31.6% |
| Total Benefit: | $710,000 | $1,994 | $687,000 | $1,877 | $621,000 | $1,596 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Benefit: | $489,000 | $1,374 | 68.9% | $484,000 | $1,322 | 70.5% | $459,000 | $1,180 | 73.9% |
| Other Benefit: | $221,000 | $621 | 31.1% | $203,000 | $555 | 29.5% | $162,000 | $416 | 26.1% |
Teacher's Experience and Compensation
| 2007 | 2006 | |
| Teachers with Bachelor Degree: | 71.4% | 70.8% |
| Teachers with Master or PhD Degree: | 28.6% | 29.2% |
| Mean Number of Years of Teaching: | 21.0 years | 21.0 years |
| Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | NA | NA |
| Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience: | NA | NA |
| Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience: | 28.6% | 29.2% |
| Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience: | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More: | 23.8% | 20.8% |
| Mean Base Salary: | $40,289.0 | $38,586.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | NA | NA |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience: | NA | NA |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience: | $40,744.0 | $38,770.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience: | $42,060.0 | $40,134.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More: | $43,826.0 | $42,091.0 |