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Owen Marsh Elementary School

1100 AVON DR SPRINGFIELD IL 62704

Top 25% School in Illinois

Ranked 64 of 255 in Illinois

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About Owen Marsh Elementary School

Owen Marsh Elementary School, located at 1100 Avon Drive in Springfield, is a public Pre-K through 5 school within Springfield School District 186. Serving nearly 290–302 students with a favorable student-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1, Owen Marsh stands out with strong academic performance—about 42% of students are proficient in reading and 27% in math, exceeding state averages. Under the leadership of Principal Wendy Conaway, the school earned a commendable rating, nearly achieving "Exemplary" status statewide. A richly diverse community, Owen Marsh is recognized for its inclusive environment and nurturing culture.

Owen Marsh Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1100 AVON DR SPRINGFIELD IL 62704

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Phone

(217) 787-3173

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
302
Total Students
$55391
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 64 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Owen Marsh Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM – 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 55.3%
Asian 4%
Hispanic 2%
Black 30.1%
Two+ Races 8.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
55.3%
Asian
4%
Hispanic
2%
Black
30.1%
Two+ Races
8.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 302
50.7%
153 Female
49.3%
149 Male

Student Population

302 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A modern replacement building for Owen Marsh has been designed—with features like a STEM center, media room dedicated to beloved staff, and student-informed play spaces. Groundbreaking is expected this spring. Recent festivities include a topping-off beam-signing ceremony, Family STEAM Night, and a Lego League Expo that showcased student creativity.

FAQ

1. How does Owen Marsh rank academically? With 42% reading proficiency and 27% math proficiency, Owen Marsh outpaces state averages. It holds a “Commendable” designation—just 0.1 point from "Exemplary.” 2. What’s the student population and class size like? The school enrolls between 290–302 students, maintaining a low 14:1 student-teacher ratio, ensuring focused attention. 3. Who leads Owen Marsh Elementary? Principal Wendy Conaway heads the school—her leadership has played a key role in academic gains and school culture. 4. What's new with school facilities? A brand-new Owen Marsh building is in the pipeline, featuring modern classrooms, STEM and media centers, and play spaces based on student input. 5. What fun events has the school held lately? Notable recent events include the beam signing ceremony, Family STEAM Night, and Lego League Expo—highlighting academic engagement and community spirit.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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