Enrollment
473
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frances Slocum Elem School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frances Slocum Elem School
Frances Slocum Elem School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marion, Indiana, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.9% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 270 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #183.
Its student body is led by African American (35%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Marion Community Schools spends $15,017 per pupil, 24% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Marion's public schools, it stands alongside John W Kendall Elem School (409 students): Frances Slocum Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 18.6:1).
Marion Community Schools also operates Marion High School (1,058 students) and Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd (500 students) alongside Frances Slocum Elem 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 Frances Slocum Elem School compares
Frances Slocum Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,017
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion Community Schools, which includes Frances Slocum Elem School.
$15,017
Per student
+24%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 54.2%
Federal 26.1%
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 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
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~473 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Frances Slocum Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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