Marble School

I have had three generations of my family go to Marble. It’s newly built. The teachers are great. Students from ELPS go on to Ivy League institutions, the University of Michigan, and Michigan State which offers many programs and classes to students at East Lansing Schools.

-previous studentI am currently in 8th grade, and live in a whole other state. I can safely say that I'll never forget my experience at Marble. If you're looking for schools in the area, I highly recommend!!!

Marble is an excellent school full of caring teachers and a great new principal. All of the staff are working on differentiating instruction to meet all kids' needs.

Marble Elementary School is fine. It's safe, most parents and kids are happy, and teachers try hard. Negatives: It's not academically rigorous with a goal of reaching minimum standards. Principal turnover is high, and teachers--who are almost all amazingly dedicated educators--are challenged by large class sizes, small classrooms, rotating leadership, and classroom management challenges. Pros: Families are actively involved and there is a deep community feeling. Heavy emphasis on getting along/being friendly. Talented and dedicated teachers trying their best. Children are generally happy and lots of families who really LOVE Marble for its supportive social environment.

We are considering moving into another district a Marble seems to be going back further to the 19th century in terms of lowering expectations for students, increasing boring repetitive worksheet curriculum and doing away with project learning and field trips, and increasing class sizes. Fundraising, sports and behavior take priority over academics. The principal is always in a hurry and not parent friendly.