- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, OH
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Harrison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390443301261
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 361
- students enrolled
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Harrison Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Marion, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 390443301261 · Marion, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 15:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ulysses S. Grant Middle School (917 students)
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ulysses S. Gra
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
917 students
- Harding High S
Harding High School
916 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elementary School
452 students
- William Mckinl
William Mckinley Elementary School
444 students
- William H. Taf
William H. Taft Elementary School
377 students
- This school 361
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
361 students
What this shows Benjamin Harrison Elementary School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Harrison Elementary School compares
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$15,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Two or More 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion City reports $15,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Harrison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulysses S. Grant Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harding High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Mckinley Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William H. Taft Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Harrison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Marion
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Treca Digital Academy
Standard public school
2,165 students 63.7:1 students per teacher
George Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
William Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
William H. Taft Elementary School
Standard public school
377 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
James a. Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
343 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
230 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
How many students attend Benjamin Harrison Elementary School?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, OH. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is 15:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Harrison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Marion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Harrison Elementary School?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Harrison Elementary School rank among schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Harrison Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Marion, OH. 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.
What other schools are in Marion City?
Besides Benjamin Harrison Elementary School, Marion City also operates Ulysses S. Grant Middle School (917 students), Harding High School (916 students), and George Washington Elementary School (452 students). See the Marion City district page for the complete list.