- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, MS
East Marion Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Marion Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280282001243
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Marion Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Marion Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Marion Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Columbia, MS.
School address
District: Marion Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280282001243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
East Marion Elementary School shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE held 31.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 280282001243 · Columbia, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 9.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West Marion Primary School (435 students)
East Marion Elementary School shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE held 31.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
East Marion Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Marion Pr
West Marion Primary School
435 students
- West Marion Hi
West Marion High School
347 students
- This school
East Marion Elementary School
298 students
- West Marion El
West Marion Elementary
259 students
- East Marion Hi
East Marion High School
216 students
What this shows East Marion Elementary School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Marion Elementary School compares
East Marion Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$13,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.8%
White 27.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, East Marion Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion Co School Dist reports $13,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Marion Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Marion Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Marion High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Marion Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Marion High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Marion Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Columbia
2 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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Marion Elementary School
How many students attend East Marion Elementary School?
East Marion Elementary School has 298 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, MS. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Marion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Marion Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 39% lower 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 East Marion Elementary School?
100.0% of students at East Marion Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Marion Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Marion Elementary School is African American at 63.8% of enrollment, in Columbia, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Marion Elementary School?
East Marion Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Marion Elementary School rank among schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, East Marion Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Columbia, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion Co School Dist?
Besides East Marion Elementary School, Marion Co School Dist also operates West Marion Primary School (435 students), West Marion High School (347 students), and West Marion Elementary (259 students). See the Marion Co School Dist district page for the complete list.