- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Marathon Elementary held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 550867000991 · Marathon, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 11.5:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Marathon High (274 students)
Marathon Elementary held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Marathon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marathon Elementary
323 students
- Marathon High
Marathon High
274 students
- Marathon Ventu
Marathon Venture Academy
173 students
What this shows Marathon Elementary reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marathon Elementary compares
Marathon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,404
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Marathon City School District reports $12,404 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~323 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.