Enrollment
323
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marathon, WI
Marathon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marathon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550867000991
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marathon Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Marathon · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Marathon Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marathon Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marathon, WI.
School address
District: Marathon City School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550867000991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marathon Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marathon Elementary
Marathon Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marathon, Wisconsin, enrolling 323 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 323 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 454 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #122.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Marathon City School District also operates Marathon High (274 students) and Marathon Venture Academy (173 students) alongside Marathon Elementary.
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 compares
Marathon Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,246
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Marathon Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marathon City School District, which includes Marathon Elementary.
$12,246
Per student
-18%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.2%
State 43.4%
Federal 8.4%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marathon Venture Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marathon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marathon Elementary
How many students attend Marathon Elementary?
Marathon Elementary has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marathon, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marathon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marathon Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marathon Elementary?
19.2% of students at Marathon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marathon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marathon Elementary is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Marathon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marathon Elementary?
Marathon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 rank among public schools in Marathon?
By Resource Investment Index, Marathon Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marathon, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marathon on the city page.
Is Marathon Elementary a good school?
Marathon Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin 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 Marathon City School District?
Besides Marathon Elementary, Marathon City School District also operates Marathon High (274 students) and Marathon Venture Academy (173 students). See the Marathon City School District district page for the complete list.
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