Enrollment
380
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, IN
Allen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Allen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180639001107
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Allen Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Marion, IN.
School address
District: Marion Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180639001107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allen Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allen Elementary School
Allen Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marion, Indiana, enrolling 380 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 83.5% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 380 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 225 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Two or More (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Marion Community Schools spends $15,017 per pupil, 24% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Marion's public schools, it stands alongside Frances Slocum Elem School (473 students): Allen Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 18.2:1).
Marion Community Schools also operates Marion High School (1,058 students) and Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd (500 students) alongside Allen Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Allen Elementary School compares
Allen Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 69% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,017
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
Two or More 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
African American 12.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Allen Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion Community Schools, which includes Allen Elementary School.
$15,017
Per student
+24%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 54.2%
Federal 26.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Allen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frances Slocum Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W Kendall Elem School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Marion
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~380 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Allen Elementary School
How many students attend Allen Elementary School?
Allen Elementary School has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allen Elementary School?
83.5% of students at Allen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Allen Elementary School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Marion, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen Elementary School?
Allen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allen Elementary School rank among schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Marion, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marion on the city page.
Is Allen Elementary School a good school?
Allen Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marion Community Schools?
Besides Allen Elementary School, Marion Community Schools also operates Marion High School (1,058 students), Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd (500 students), and Frances Slocum Elem School (473 students). See the Marion Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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