- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northborough, MA
Marion E Zeh
Federal NCES profile for Marion E Zeh, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250888001208
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion E Zeh earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Northborough · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 249
- students enrolled
Marion E Zeh has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion E Zeh ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Northborough, MA.
School address
District: Northborough · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250888001208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Marion E Zeh held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 250888001208 · Northborough, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert E. Melican Middle School (545 students)
Marion E Zeh held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Marion E Zeh in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert E. Meli
Robert E. Melican Middle School
545 students
- Lincoln Street
Lincoln Street
268 students
- Marguerite E P
Marguerite E Peaslee
267 students
- This school
Marion E Zeh
249 students
- Fannie E Proct
Fannie E Proctor
238 students
What this shows Marion E Zeh reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion E Zeh compares
Marion E Zeh held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,461
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Asian 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Marion E Zeh is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Northborough reports $22,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion E Zeh Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E. Melican Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Street | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marguerite E Peaslee | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fannie E Proctor | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion E Zeh's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Northborough
3 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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion E Zeh
How many students attend Marion E Zeh?
Marion E Zeh has 249 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northborough, MA. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion E Zeh?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion E Zeh is 13.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion E Zeh?
The largest demographic group at Marion E Zeh is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Northborough, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion E Zeh?
Marion E Zeh has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marion E Zeh rank among elementary schools in Northborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion E Zeh ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Northborough, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Northborough?
Besides Marion E Zeh, Northborough also operates Robert E. Melican Middle School (545 students), Lincoln Street (268 students), and Marguerite E Peaslee (267 students). See the Northborough district page for the complete list.