- Enrollment
- 2,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Echo Hill Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 191722002092 · Marion, IA Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 15.8:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students)
Echo Hill Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Echo Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linn-Mar High
Linn-Mar High School
2,229 students
- Boulder Peak I 613
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
613 students
- Excelsior Midd 594
Excelsior Middle School
594 students
- Hazel Point In 563
Hazel Point Intermediate School
563 students
- This school 536
Echo Hill Elementary
536 students
- Oak Ridge Scho 534
Oak Ridge School
534 students
What this shows Echo Hill Elementary reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Echo Hill Elementary compares
Echo Hill Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,833
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Linn-Mar Comm School District reports $12,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~536 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.