- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 180639001115 · Marion, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 16.1:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (1,058 students)
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High Sc
Marion High School
1,058 students
- This school
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
- John W Kendall 409
John W Kendall Elem School
409 students
- Riverview Elem 393
Riverview Elementary School
393 students
What this shows Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd compares
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Marion Community Schools reports $14,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~500 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.