Enrollment
320
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, IA
Francis Marion Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Francis Marion Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191869000437
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Marion Intermediate School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis Marion Intermediate School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Marion Intermediate School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Marion, IA.
School address
District: Marion Independent School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191869000437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francis Marion Intermediate School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francis Marion Intermediate School
Francis Marion Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Marion, Iowa, enrolling 320 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 413 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #225.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Marion's elementary schools, it stands alongside Boulder Peak Intermediate School (613 students): Francis Marion Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 15.7:1).
Marion Independent School District also operates Marion High School (735 students) and Vernon Middle School (587 students) alongside Francis Marion Intermediate 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 Francis Marion Intermediate School compares
Francis Marion Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 68% in Iowa - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$12,964
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 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: 4.1 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 78.1%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Francis Marion Intermediate School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion Independent School District, which includes Francis Marion Intermediate School.
$12,964
Per student
+1%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.7%
State 43.1%
Federal 9.2%
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 Francis Marion Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis Marion Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Marion
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
Standard public school
613 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Vernon Middle School
Standard public school
587 students 14:1 students per teacher
Hazel Point Intermediate School
Standard public school
563 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Indian Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
354 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Novak Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Starry Elementary School
Standard public school
267 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Francis Marion Intermediate School
How many students attend Francis Marion Intermediate School?
Francis Marion Intermediate School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Marion Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Marion Intermediate School is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis Marion Intermediate School?
40.9% of students at Francis Marion Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis Marion Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Francis Marion Intermediate School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Marion, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Marion Intermediate School?
Francis Marion Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Francis Marion Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Marion Intermediate School ranks #3 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Marion on the city page.
Is Francis Marion Intermediate School a good school?
Francis Marion Intermediate School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Independent School District?
Besides Francis Marion Intermediate School, Marion Independent School District also operates Marion High School (735 students), Vernon Middle School (587 students), and Starry Elementary School (267 students). See the Marion Independent School District district page for the complete list.
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