- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion Center, PA
Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs
Federal NCES profile for Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421473002339
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 550
- students enrolled
Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marion Center Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421473002339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 421473002339 · Marion Center, PA Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 12.8:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: W.a. Mccreery El Sch (372 students)
Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs
550 students
- W.a. Mccreery
W.a. Mccreery El Sch
372 students
- Rayne El Sch
Rayne El Sch
266 students
What this shows Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs compares
Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 41% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$20,764
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 97.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion Center Area Sd reports $20,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.a. Mccreery El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rayne El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools in Marion Center
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs
How many students attend Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs?
Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion Center, PA. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs?
34.5% of students at Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs?
The largest demographic group at Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Marion Center, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs?
Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Marion Center Area Sd?
Besides Marion Center Area Jr/Sr Hs, Marion Center Area Sd also operates W.a. Mccreery El Sch (372 students) and Rayne El Sch (266 students). See the Marion Center Area Sd district page for the complete list.