Enrollment
1,685
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marianna, FL
Marianna K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Marianna K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120096008933
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marianna K-8 School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Marianna · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marianna K-8 School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marianna K-8 School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Marianna, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
117.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marianna K-8 School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marianna K-8 School
Marianna K-8 School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Marianna, Florida, enrolling 1,685 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.0% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,685 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #128.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 371 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,685 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 125 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jackson also operates Marianna High School (652 students) and Sneads Elementary School (574 students) alongside Marianna K-8 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 Marianna K-8 School compares
Marianna K-8 School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,685 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
1,685
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Florida - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$12,182
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
283
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 125 expulsions.
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 47.9%
African American 35.6%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Marianna K-8 School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson, which includes Marianna K-8 School.
$12,182
Per student
+9%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 51.6%
Federal 25.6%
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 Marianna K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marianna High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sneads Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malone School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottondale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottondale High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marianna K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,685 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marianna K-8 School
How many students attend Marianna K-8 School?
Marianna K-8 School has 1,685 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marianna, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marianna K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marianna K-8 School is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 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 Marianna K-8 School?
55.0% of students at Marianna K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marianna K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Marianna K-8 School is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Marianna, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marianna K-8 School?
Marianna K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Marianna K-8 School rank among public schools in Marianna?
By Resource Investment Index, Marianna K-8 School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Marianna, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marianna on the city page.
Is Marianna K-8 School a good school?
Marianna K-8 School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida 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 Jackson?
Besides Marianna K-8 School, Jackson also operates Marianna High School (652 students), Sneads Elementary School (574 students), and Malone School (559 students). See the Jackson district page for the complete list.
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