- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marathon, FL
Marathon School
Federal NCES profile for Marathon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120132001296
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marathon School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 809
- students enrolled
Marathon School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Marathon School grew from 707 students in 2022-23 to 772 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 120132001296 · Marathon, FL Other · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 18:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Key West High School (1,337 students)
Marathon School grew from 707 students in 2022-23 to 772 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Marathon School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Key West High
Key West High School
1,337 students
- Horace O'bryan
Horace O'bryant School
1,011 students
- This school
Marathon School
809 students
- Coral Shores H
Coral Shores High School
753 students
- Key Largo Scho
Key Largo School
690 students
- Gerald Adams E
Gerald Adams Elementary School
674 students
What this shows Marathon School reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marathon School compares
Marathon School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$17,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
White 37.2%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Marathon School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe reports $17,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marathon School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace O'bryant School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Shores High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Key Largo School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gerald Adams Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marathon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marathon School
How many students attend Marathon School?
Marathon School has 809 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marathon, FL. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 772 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marathon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marathon School is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marathon School?
49.6% of students at Marathon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marathon School?
The largest demographic group at Marathon School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in Marathon, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marathon School?
Marathon School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Monroe?
Besides Marathon School, Monroe also operates Key West High School (1,337 students), Horace O'bryant School (1,011 students), and Coral Shores High School (753 students). See the Monroe district page for the complete list.