- Enrollment
- 5,206
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allen, TX
James and Margie Marion El
Federal NCES profile for James and Margie Marion El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480789009490
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James and Margie Marion El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #14 of 16
- schools in Allen · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James and Margie Marion El has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James and Margie Marion El ranks #14 of 16 schools in Allen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+174 students YoY
James and Margie Marion El grew from 519 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (+33.5%).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+174 students YoY 480789009490 · Allen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 19.7:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen H S (5,206 students)
James and Margie Marion El grew from 519 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (+33.5%). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James and Margie Marion El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allen H S
Allen H S
5,206 students
- Lowery Freshma 1,674
Lowery Freshman Center
1,674 students
- Walter & Lois 1,323
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
1,323 students
- Ereckson Middl 1,263
Ereckson Middle
1,263 students
- Lois Lindsey E 792
Lois Lindsey El
792 students
- This school 688
James and Margie Marion El
688 students
What this shows James and Margie Marion El reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How James and Margie Marion El compares
James and Margie Marion El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 74% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Texas average of 61.9%
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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$10,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 688 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.6%
Asian 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, James and Margie Marion El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allen Isd reports $10,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James and Margie Marion El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowery Freshman Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter & Lois Curtis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ereckson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lois Lindsey El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James and Margie Marion El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~688 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about James and Margie Marion El
How many students attend James and Margie Marion El?
James and Margie Marion El has 688 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), up 174.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James and Margie Marion El?
The student-teacher ratio at James and Margie Marion El is 19.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James and Margie Marion El?
16.2% of students at James and Margie Marion El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James and Margie Marion El?
The largest demographic group at James and Margie Marion El is White at 35.6% of enrollment, in Allen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James and Margie Marion El?
James and Margie Marion El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 James and Margie Marion El rank among schools in Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, James and Margie Marion El ranks #14 of 16 schools in Allen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allen on the city page.
What other schools are in Allen Isd?
Besides James and Margie Marion El, Allen Isd also operates Allen H S (5,206 students), Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students), and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle (1,323 students). See the Allen Isd district page for the complete list.