Enrollment
490
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elgin Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elgin Elementary School
Elgin Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Marion, Ohio, enrolling 490 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.6:1, Elgin Elementary School is leaner than roughly 95% of Ohio schools and 47% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 490 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 554 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #96.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Marion's elementary schools, it stands alongside Heritage Elementary School (483 students): Elgin Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.6:1 vs 17.9:1).
Elgin Local also operates Elgin High School (275 students) and Elgin Middle School (257 students) alongside Elgin Elementary School.
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 Elgin Elementary School compares
Elgin Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elgin Local, which includes Elgin Elementary School.
$12,854
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 42.8%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~490 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elgin Elementary School a good school?
Elgin Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Ohio 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 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.
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