Enrollment
635
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion El Sch
Marion El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, enrolling 635 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.7% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 635 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 261 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 635 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Belle Vernon Area Sd spends $14,455 per pupil, 20% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Belle Vernon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rostraver El Sch (660 students): Marion El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 17.8:1).
Belle Vernon Area Sd also operates Belle Vernon Area Hs (735 students) and Rostraver El Sch (660 students) alongside Marion El Sch.
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 Marion El Sch compares
Marion El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,455
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belle Vernon Area Sd, which includes Marion El Sch.
$14,455
Per student
-20%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 42.5%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~635 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Belle Vernon on the city page.
Is Marion El Sch a good school?
Marion El Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania 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 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.
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