- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
John W Kendall Elem School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 180639001113 · Marion, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 18.6:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (1,058 students)
John W Kendall Elem School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
John W Kendall Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High Sc
Marion High School
1,058 students
- Justice Thurgo
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
500 students
- Frances Slocum
Frances Slocum Elem School
473 students
- John L Mccullo
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch
455 students
- This school 409
John W Kendall Elem School
409 students
- Riverview Elem 393
Riverview Elementary School
393 students
What this shows John W Kendall Elem School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How John W Kendall Elem School compares
John W Kendall Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,334
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Marion Community Schools reports $14,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~409 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.