Enrollment
628
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391001901244
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marietta Elementary School earns 25/100 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
- 25
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% 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
What stands out at Marietta Elementary School
Marietta Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Marietta, Ohio, enrolling 628 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 628 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 479 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #438, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Marietta's elementary schools, it stands alongside Washington School (251 students): Marietta Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 16.7:1).
Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (995 students) and Washington School (251 students) alongside Marietta Elementary 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 Marietta Elementary School compares
Marietta Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marietta City, which includes Marietta Elementary School.
$12,531
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~628 students)
Next steps
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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 an elementary school in Marietta, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marietta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marietta Elementary School is 14.3:1, 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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Marietta Elementary School a good school?
Marietta Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio 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 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.
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