North Marion SD 15

Aurora, Oregon — 4 schools

1,679
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$17,338
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Marion SD 15 operates 4 public schools serving 1,679 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Oregon. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,604 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Marion County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,338 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 24.3% local, 66.4% state, and 9.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $69,331 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #81 of 160 in Oregon against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 330.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 54.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 54.7% Hispanic or Latino, 38.3% White, 1.0% Asian across the district's schools.

North Marion High School accounts for 35.2% of all North Marion SD 15 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Marion SD 15-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Marion SD 15 student-counselor ratio is 331:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within North Marion SD 15 is typically wider than the North Marion SD 15-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

North Marion SD 15 chronic absenteeism rate is 54.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.2%
Federal
66.4%
State
24.3%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
81 / 160
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Marion County county, where this district is located.

$1,181
Studio/mo
$1,201
1 BR/mo
$1,560
2 BR/mo
$2,159
3 BR/mo
$2,338
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$69,331
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in North Marion SD 15.

White 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 5.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

330.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
54.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in North Marion SD 15

School Enrollment
North Marion High School
564
North Marion Middle School
410
North Marion Intermediate School
345
North Marion Primary School
285

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Marion SD 15?

North Marion SD 15 has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,679 students.

How much does North Marion SD 15 spend per student?

North Marion SD 15 spends $17,338 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #81 in Oregon.

What is the average teacher salary in North Marion SD 15?

The average teacher salary in North Marion SD 15 is $69,331 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Marion SD 15?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Marion County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of North Marion SD 15?

North Marion SD 15 students are 54.7% Hispanic or Latino, 38.3% White, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Marion SD 15?

North Marion SD 15 has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #81 out of 160 districts in Oregon. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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