Enrollment
452
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, OH
George Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390443301257
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 452
- students enrolled
George Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Marion, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Marion, Ohio, enrolling 452 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Two or More (19%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.0% 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 Treca Digital Academy (2,165 students): George Washington Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 63.7:1).
Marion City also operates Ulysses S. Grant Middle School (917 students) and Harding High School (916 students) alongside George Washington 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 George Washington Elementary School compares
George Washington 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$15,165
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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
1
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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 68.4%
Two or More 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, George Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion City, which includes George Washington Elementary School.
$15,165
Per student
+3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 23.0%
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 George Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulysses S. Grant Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Mckinley Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William H. Taft Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Harrison Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Marion
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Treca Digital Academy
Standard public school
2,165 students 63.7:1 students per teacher
William Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
William H. Taft Elementary School
Standard public school
377 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
361 students 15:1 students per teacher
James a. Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
343 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
230 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elementary School
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Elementary School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Marion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 George Washington Elementary School rank among schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 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 schools in Marion on the city page.
Is George Washington Elementary School a good school?
George Washington Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio 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 City?
Besides George Washington Elementary School, Marion City also operates Ulysses S. Grant Middle School (917 students), Harding High School (916 students), and William Mckinley Elementary School (444 students). See the Marion City district page for the complete list.
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