- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, IL
Crab Orchard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crab Orchard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171110004587
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crab Orchard Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 323
- students enrolled
Crab Orchard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crab Orchard Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Marion, IL.
School address
District: Crab Orchard Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 171110004587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Crab Orchard Elementary School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 171110004587 · Marion, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Crab Orchard High School (154 students)
Crab Orchard Elementary School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Crab Orchard Elementary School compares
Crab Orchard Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Crab Orchard Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Crab Orchard Cusd 3 reports $11,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crab Orchard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crab Orchard High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crab Orchard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Marion
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crab Orchard Elementary School
How many students attend Crab Orchard Elementary School?
Crab Orchard Elementary School has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crab Orchard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crab Orchard Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crab Orchard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crab Orchard Elementary School is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Marion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crab Orchard Elementary School?
Crab Orchard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Crab Orchard Elementary School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Crab Orchard Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Marion, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Crab Orchard Cusd 3?
Besides Crab Orchard Elementary School, Crab Orchard Cusd 3 also operates Crab Orchard High School (154 students). See the Crab Orchard Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.