Enrollment
536
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, IA
Echo Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Echo Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191722002092
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Echo Hill Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Echo Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Echo Hill Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Marion, IA.
School address
District: Linn-Mar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191722002092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Echo Hill Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Echo Hill Elementary
Echo Hill Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marion, Iowa, enrolling 536 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 536 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 113 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #72.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 564 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Marion's public schools, it stands alongside Linn Grove Elementary School (385 students): Echo Hill Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 11.7:1).
Linn-Mar Comm School District also operates Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students) and Boulder Peak Intermediate School (613 students) alongside Echo Hill Elementary.
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 Echo Hill Elementary compares
Echo Hill Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 83% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Iowa - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 78.7%
Asian 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Echo Hill Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Linn-Mar Comm School District, which includes Echo Hill Elementary.
$12,349
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 50.8%
Federal 7.9%
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 Echo Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn-Mar High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boulder Peak Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazel Point Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Echo Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Marion
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~536 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Echo Hill Elementary
How many students attend Echo Hill Elementary?
Echo Hill Elementary has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Echo Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Echo Hill Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Echo Hill Elementary?
6.3% of students at Echo Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Echo Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Echo Hill Elementary is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Marion, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Echo Hill Elementary?
Echo Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Echo Hill Elementary rank among schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Echo Hill Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Marion, IA. 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.
Is Echo Hill Elementary a good school?
Echo Hill Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa 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 Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Besides Echo Hill Elementary, Linn-Mar Comm School District also operates Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students), Boulder Peak Intermediate School (613 students), and Excelsior Middle School (594 students). See the Linn-Mar Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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