- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belle Vernon, PA
Marion El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Marion El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420321004328
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion El Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Belle Vernon · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion El Sch has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Belle Vernon, PA.
School address
District: Belle Vernon Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420321004328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Marion El Sch held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 420321004328 · Belle Vernon, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 15.5:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Belle Vernon Area Hs (735 students)
Marion El Sch held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Marion El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belle Vernon A
Belle Vernon Area Hs
735 students
- Rostraver El S
Rostraver El Sch
660 students
- This school
Marion El Sch
635 students
- Belle Vernon A
Belle Vernon Area Ms
386 students
What this shows Marion El Sch reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion El Sch compares
Marion El Sch 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 1% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$15,225
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 635 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Marion El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belle Vernon Area Sd reports $15,225 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vernon Area Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rostraver El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Vernon Area Ms | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Belle Vernon
1 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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion El Sch
How many students attend Marion El Sch?
Marion El Sch has 635 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belle Vernon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion El Sch is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion El Sch?
58.7% of students at Marion El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Marion El Sch is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Belle Vernon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion El Sch?
Marion El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Marion El Sch rank among public schools in Belle Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Belle Vernon, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Belle Vernon Area Sd?
Besides Marion El Sch, Belle Vernon Area Sd also operates Belle Vernon Area Hs (735 students), Rostraver El Sch (660 students), and Belle Vernon Area Ms (386 students). See the Belle Vernon Area Sd district page for the complete list.