- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lyons, OR
Mari-Linn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mari-Linn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410002000693
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mari-Linn Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 158
- students enrolled
Mari-Linn Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Santiam Sd 29j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002000693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mari-Linn Elementary School shrank from 184 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 410002000693 · Lyons, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 14.4:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Stayton High School (669 students)
Mari-Linn Elementary School shrank from 184 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Mari-Linn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stayton High S
Stayton High School
669 students
- Stayton Middle
Stayton Middle School
486 students
- Sublimity Elem
Sublimity Elementary School
366 students
- Stayton Elemen
Stayton Elementary School
332 students
- This school 158
Mari-Linn Elementary School
158 students
- North Santiam 99
North Santiam Options Academy
99 students
What this shows Mari-Linn Elementary School reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mari-Linn Elementary School compares
Mari-Linn Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 33% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Oregon - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$14,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Mari-Linn Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for North Santiam Sd 29j reports $14,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mari-Linn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stayton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sublimity Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stayton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Santiam Options Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mari-Linn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mari-Linn Elementary School
How many students attend Mari-Linn Elementary School?
Mari-Linn Elementary School has 158 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lyons, OR. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mari-Linn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mari-Linn Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Mari-Linn Elementary School?
70.1% of students at Mari-Linn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mari-Linn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mari-Linn Elementary School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Lyons, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mari-Linn Elementary School?
Mari-Linn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in North Santiam Sd 29j?
Besides Mari-Linn Elementary School, North Santiam Sd 29j also operates Stayton High School (669 students), Stayton Middle School (486 students), and Sublimity Elementary School (366 students). See the North Santiam Sd 29j district page for the complete list.