Enrollment
563
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, IA
Hazel Point Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Hazel Point Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191722002275
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazel Point Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazel Point Intermediate School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Point Intermediate School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Marion, IA.
School address
District: Linn-Mar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191722002275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazel Point Intermediate School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hazel Point Intermediate School
Hazel Point Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Marion, Iowa, enrolling 563 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.0% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 563 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 239 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #185, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 563 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Marion's elementary schools, it stands alongside Boulder Peak Intermediate School (613 students): Hazel Point Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 15.7:1).
Linn-Mar Comm School District also operates Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students) and Boulder Peak Intermediate School (613 students) alongside Hazel Point 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 Hazel Point Intermediate School compares
Hazel Point 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 51% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 63% in Iowa - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Per 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 69.9%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Hazel Point 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 Linn-Mar Comm School District, which includes Hazel Point Intermediate School.
$12,349
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 50.8%
Federal 7.9%
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 Hazel Point Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn-Mar High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Peak Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Echo Hill Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazel Point Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
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
Francis Marion Intermediate School
Standard public school
320 students 15.2:1 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 (~563 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hazel Point Intermediate School
How many students attend Hazel Point Intermediate School?
Hazel Point Intermediate School has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Point Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Point Intermediate School is 14.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazel Point Intermediate School?
18.0% of students at Hazel Point Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazel Point Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Hazel Point Intermediate School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Marion, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazel Point Intermediate School?
Hazel Point Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Hazel Point Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Point Intermediate School ranks #6 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 Hazel Point Intermediate School a good school?
Hazel Point Intermediate School earns 42/100 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 Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Besides Hazel Point Intermediate School, Linn-Mar Comm School District also operates Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students), Boulder Peak Intermediate School (613 students), and Excelsior Middle School (594 students). See the Linn-Mar Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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