- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marion, IA
Linn-Mar High School
Federal NCES profile for Linn-Mar High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191722001004
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linn-Mar High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #14 of 15
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Linn-Mar High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linn-Mar High School ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Marion, IA.
School address
District: Linn-Mar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191722001004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Linn-Mar High School held near 2,222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 130.2 → 131.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 191722001004 · Marion, IA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,229 enr · 17.1:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder Peak Intermediate School (613 students)
Linn-Mar High School held near 2,222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 130.2 → 131.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Linn-Mar High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Linn-Mar High School
2,229 students
- Boulder Peak I 613
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
613 students
- Excelsior Midd 594
Excelsior Middle School
594 students
- Hazel Point In 563
Hazel Point Intermediate School
563 students
- Echo Hill Elem 536
Echo Hill Elementary
536 students
- Oak Ridge Scho 534
Oak Ridge School
534 students
What this shows Linn-Mar High School reports 2,229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linn-Mar High School compares
Linn-Mar High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 47% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,229 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,229
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 85% in Iowa - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$12,833
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.9 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
African American 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Linn-Mar High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Linn-Mar Comm School District reports $12,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linn-Mar High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Peak Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazel Point Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Echo Hill Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linn-Mar High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Marion
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~2,229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linn-Mar High School
How many students attend Linn-Mar High School?
Linn-Mar High School has 2,229 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marion, IA. CCD year-over-year: 2,271 (2022-23) → 2,222 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linn-Mar High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linn-Mar High School is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linn-Mar High School?
19.3% of students at Linn-Mar High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linn-Mar High School?
The largest demographic group at Linn-Mar High School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Marion, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linn-Mar High School?
Linn-Mar High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Linn-Mar High School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Linn-Mar High School ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Marion, IA. 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 Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Besides Linn-Mar High School, Linn-Mar Comm School District also operates Boulder Peak Intermediate School (613 students), Excelsior Middle School (594 students), and Hazel Point Intermediate School (563 students). See the Linn-Mar Comm School District district page for the complete list.