Enrollment
323
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crab Orchard Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crab Orchard Elementary School
Crab Orchard Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Marion, Illinois, enrolling 323 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 323 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Crab Orchard Cusd 3 spends $11,749 per pupil, 31% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.6% 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 Jefferson Elem School (376 students): Crab Orchard Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 14.5:1).
Its district, Crab Orchard Cusd 3, also runs Crab Orchard High School (154 students).
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 Crab Orchard Elementary School compares
Crab Orchard Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crab Orchard Cusd 3, which includes Crab Orchard Elementary School.
$11,749
Per student
-31%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 48.9%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Marion
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Crab Orchard Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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