Enrollment
628
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 391001901244
Marietta Elementary School — Marietta, OH
Federal NCES profile for Marietta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Marietta City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marietta Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Marietta Elementary School reports 628 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 44.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 43.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 39% above the Ohio average and 15% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Marietta City spends $14,275 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.1% from local sources (property taxes), 31.5% from the state, and 19.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marietta Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 39% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 80% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Ohio — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,275
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 628 Top 80% in Ohio — larger than 20% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 43.8% +39% vs state
NCES ID 391001901244
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.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.0%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marietta City, which includes Marietta Elementary School.
$14,275
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 31.5%
Federal 19.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Marietta Elementary School
How many students attend Marietta Elementary School?
Marietta Elementary School has 628 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Marietta, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marietta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marietta Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Marietta, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marietta Elementary School?
Marietta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.