- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marietta, OH
Marietta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marietta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391001901244
👥 S:T ratio 43
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marietta Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marietta Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marietta Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Marietta, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Marietta Elementary School shrank from 655 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 391001901244 · Marietta, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 14.3:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Marietta High School (995 students)
Marietta Elementary School shrank from 655 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Marietta Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marietta High
Marietta High School
995 students
- This school
Marietta Elementary School
628 students
- Washington Sch 251
Washington School
251 students
- Phillips Schoo 204
Phillips School
204 students
What this shows Marietta Elementary School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marietta Elementary School compares
Marietta Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 39% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$13,083
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Marietta Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
District finance for Marietta City reports $13,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marietta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phillips School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marietta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Marietta
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marietta Elementary School
How many students attend Marietta Elementary School?
Marietta Elementary School has 628 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marietta, OH. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marietta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marietta Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% 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 Marietta Elementary School?
43.8% of students at Marietta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marietta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marietta Elementary School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Marietta, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marietta Elementary School?
Marietta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Marietta Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Marietta Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Marietta, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marietta on the city page.
What other schools are in Marietta City?
Besides Marietta Elementary School, Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (995 students), Washington School (251 students), and Phillips School (204 students). See the Marietta City district page for the complete list.