Enrollment
545
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hopkinton, MA
Marathon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marathon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250633000918
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marathon Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hopkinton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 545
- students enrolled
Marathon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marathon Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hopkinton, MA.
School address
District: Hopkinton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250633000918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marathon Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marathon Elementary School
Marathon Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, enrolling 545 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 545 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Asian (35%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hopkinton spends $17,564 per pupil, 22% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hopkinton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hopkins Elementary School (682 students): Marathon Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 16.2:1).
Hopkinton also operates Hopkinton High (1,267 students) and Hopkinton Middle School (996 students) alongside Marathon Elementary 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 Marathon Elementary School compares
Marathon Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$17,564
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 48.2%
Asian 34.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Marathon Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkinton, which includes Marathon Elementary School.
$17,564
Per student
-22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.6%
State 22.3%
Federal 4.1%
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 Marathon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkinton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkinton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmwood | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkinton Pre-School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marathon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Hopkinton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~545 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marathon Elementary School
How many students attend Marathon Elementary School?
Marathon Elementary School has 545 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hopkinton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marathon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marathon Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marathon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marathon Elementary School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Hopkinton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marathon Elementary School?
Marathon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marathon Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hopkinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Marathon Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hopkinton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hopkinton on the city page.
Is Marathon Elementary School a good school?
Marathon Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Massachusetts 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 Hopkinton?
Besides Marathon Elementary School, Hopkinton also operates Hopkinton High (1,267 students), Hopkinton Middle School (996 students), and Hopkins Elementary School (682 students). See the Hopkinton district page for the complete list.
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