- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Marion Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Marion Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292664001570
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Elem. earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #33 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Elem. ranks #33 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Marion Elem. held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 292664001570 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 13.8:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ritenour Sr. High (2,041 students)
Marion Elem. held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Marion Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ritenour Sr. H
Ritenour Sr. High
2,041 students
- Ritenour Middl 737
Ritenour Middle
737 students
- Hoech Middle 664
Hoech Middle
664 students
- Marvin Elem. 561
Marvin Elem.
561 students
- Wyland Elem. 545
Wyland Elem.
545 students
- This school 496
Marion Elem.
496 students
What this shows Marion Elem. reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Elem. compares
Marion Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$14,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 248 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: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
African American 31.0%
White 15.5%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Marion Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ritenour reports $14,525 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritenour Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ritenour Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoech Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marvin Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wyland Elem. | Similar size | 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
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Elem.
How many students attend Marion Elem.?
Marion Elem. has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Elem. is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion Elem.?
99.4% of students at Marion Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Marion Elem. is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Elem.?
Marion Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Elem. ranks #33 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Ritenour?
Besides Marion Elem., Ritenour also operates Ritenour Sr. High (2,041 students), Ritenour Middle (737 students), and Hoech Middle (664 students). See the Ritenour district page for the complete list.