Enrollment
500
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, IN
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
Federal NCES profile for Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180639001115
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Marion, IN.
School address
District: Marion Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180639001115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Marion, Indiana, enrolling 500 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 77.9% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 295 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #121.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% 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.
Marion Community Schools also operates Marion High School (1,058 students) and Frances Slocum Elem School (473 students) alongside Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd.
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 Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd compares
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 57% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Indiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
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
28
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 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 44.0%
African American 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 15.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd 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 Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd.
$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 Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frances Slocum Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W Kendall Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd'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
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary 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 (~500 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
How many students attend Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd?
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd?
The student-teacher ratio at Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd is 16.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd?
77.9% of students at Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd?
The largest demographic group at Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Marion, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd?
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd ranks #5 of 9 public 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 public schools in Marion on the city page.
Is Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd a good school?
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd, Marion Community Schools also operates Marion High School (1,058 students), Frances Slocum Elem School (473 students), and John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch (455 students). See the Marion Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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