Enrollment
409
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, IN
John W Kendall Elem School
Federal NCES profile for John W Kendall Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180639001113
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John W Kendall Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John W Kendall Elem School has class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John W Kendall Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Marion, IN.
School address
District: Marion Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180639001113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John W Kendall Elem School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at John W Kendall Elem School
John W Kendall Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marion, Indiana, enrolling 409 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 372 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #138.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Two or More (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Marion Community Schools spends $15,017 per pupil, 24% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.1% 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 Frances Slocum Elem School (473 students): John W Kendall Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 18.2:1).
Marion Community Schools also operates Marion High School (1,058 students) and Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd (500 students) alongside John W Kendall Elem 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 John W Kendall Elem School compares
John W Kendall Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Indiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$15,017
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 49.1%
Two or More 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 14.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, John W Kendall Elem School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion Community Schools, which includes John W Kendall Elem School.
$15,017
Per student
+24%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 54.2%
Federal 26.1%
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 John W Kendall Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frances Slocum Elem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John W Kendall Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Marion
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John W Kendall Elem School
How many students attend John W Kendall Elem School?
John W Kendall Elem School has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W Kendall Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John W Kendall Elem School is 18.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John W Kendall Elem School?
68.3% of students at John W Kendall Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John W Kendall Elem School?
The largest demographic group at John W Kendall Elem School is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Marion, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John W Kendall Elem School?
John W Kendall Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 John W Kendall Elem School rank among schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, John W Kendall Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Marion, IN. 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 John W Kendall Elem School a good school?
John W Kendall Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Community Schools?
Besides John W Kendall Elem School, Marion Community Schools also operates Marion High School (1,058 students), Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd (500 students), and Frances Slocum Elem School (473 students). See the Marion Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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