How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Marion High School | Starry Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marion, IA | Marion, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 735 | 267 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.4% | 46.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Marion High School | Starry Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,209 | $18,209 |
| District | Marion Independent School District | Marion Independent School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Marion High School | Starry Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.3% | 73.0% |
| African American | 4.4% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 12.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Marion High School | Starry Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 367.5:1 | 272.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.6% | 29.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.