- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, IN
Frances Slocum Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Frances Slocum Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180639001110
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frances Slocum Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Frances Slocum Elem School has class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frances Slocum Elem School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Marion, IN.
School address
District: Marion Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180639001110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Frances Slocum Elem School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 180639001110 · Marion, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 18.2:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (1,058 students)
Frances Slocum Elem School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Frances Slocum Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High Sc
Marion High School
1,058 students
- Justice Thurgo
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
500 students
- This school
Frances Slocum Elem School
473 students
- John L Mccullo
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch
455 students
- John W Kendall 409
John W Kendall Elem School
409 students
- Riverview Elem 393
Riverview Elementary School
393 students
What this shows Frances Slocum Elem School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frances Slocum Elem School compares
Frances Slocum Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 63% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 82% in Indiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$14,334
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
African American 34.9%
White 33.4%
Two or More 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Frances Slocum Elem School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion Community Schools reports $14,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frances Slocum Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W Kendall Elem School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frances Slocum Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frances Slocum Elem School
How many students attend Frances Slocum Elem School?
Frances Slocum Elem School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, IN. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances Slocum Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frances Slocum Elem School is 18.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frances Slocum Elem School?
80.9% of students at Frances Slocum Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frances Slocum Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Frances Slocum Elem School is African American at 34.9% of enrollment, in Marion, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frances Slocum Elem School?
Frances Slocum Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Frances Slocum Elem School rank among schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Frances Slocum Elem School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Marion, IN. 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 Marion Community Schools?
Besides Frances Slocum Elem School, Marion Community Schools also operates Marion High School (1,058 students), Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd (500 students), and John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch (455 students). See the Marion Community Schools district page for the complete list.