- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, OH
Elgin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elgin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390484103242
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elgin Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elgin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Marion, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Elgin Elementary School shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 390484103242 · Marion, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 9.6:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Elgin High School (275 students)
Elgin Elementary School shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Elgin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elgin Elementary School
490 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
275 students
- Elgin Middle S
Elgin Middle School
257 students
What this shows Elgin Elementary School reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elgin Elementary School compares
Elgin Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 47% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▲ 38% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 33% | - | - |
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.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 5% in Ohio - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$13,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Elgin Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elgin Local reports $13,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elgin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elgin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elgin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Marion
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elgin Elementary School
How many students attend Elgin Elementary School?
Elgin Elementary School has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, OH. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elgin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elgin Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 47% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 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 Elgin Elementary School?
43.7% of students at Elgin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elgin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elgin Elementary School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Marion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elgin Elementary School?
Elgin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Elgin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Marion, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Elgin Local?
Besides Elgin Elementary School, Elgin Local also operates Elgin High School (275 students) and Elgin Middle School (257 students). See the Elgin Local district page for the complete list.