- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, KS
Marion Elem
Federal NCES profile for Marion Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200924000949
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Elem earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marion, KS.
School address
District: Marion-Florence · Kansas
NCES ID 200924000949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Marion Elem grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 200924000949 · Marion, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 12.5:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High (159 students)
Marion Elem grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Marion Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marion Elem
238 students
- Marion High
Marion High
159 students
- Marion Middle
Marion Middle
119 students
What this shows Marion Elem reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Elem compares
Marion Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 7% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Kansas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$16,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Marion Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Marion-Florence reports $16,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Elem
How many students attend Marion Elem?
Marion Elem has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, KS. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Elem is 12.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 Elem?
39.8% of students at Marion Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Elem?
The largest demographic group at Marion Elem is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Marion, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Elem?
Marion Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elem rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marion, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marion-Florence?
Besides Marion Elem, Marion-Florence also operates Marion High (159 students) and Marion Middle (119 students). See the Marion-Florence district page for the complete list.