- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, OH
Heritage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390484403257
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Marion, OH.
School address
District: River Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390484403257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Heritage Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390484403257 · Marion, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 17.9:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: River Valley Middle School (481 students)
Heritage Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Heritage Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Heritage Elementary School
483 students
- River Valley M
River Valley Middle School
481 students
- River Valley H
River Valley High School
455 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
402 students
- River Valley V 15
River Valley Virtual School
15 students
What this shows Heritage Elementary School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Elementary School compares
Heritage Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 35% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Ohio - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,038
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Heritage Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for River Valley Local reports $12,038 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Marion
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Elementary School
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, OH. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Elementary School?
20.6% of students at Heritage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Elementary School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Marion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in River Valley Local?
Besides Heritage Elementary School, River Valley Local also operates River Valley Middle School (481 students), River Valley High School (455 students), and Liberty Elementary School (402 students). See the River Valley Local district page for the complete list.