- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, MI
Marion Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marion Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262280005977
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 185
- students enrolled
Marion Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marion Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262280005977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Marion Elementary School grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 262280005977 · Marion, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 13.2:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (192 students)
Marion Elementary School grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+13.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Marion Elementary School compares
Marion Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$15,150
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Marion Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Marion Public Schools reports $15,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Elementary School
How many students attend Marion Elementary School?
Marion Elementary School has 185 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, MI. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% 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 Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Marion Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marion Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Marion, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Elementary School?
Marion Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Marion Public Schools?
Besides Marion Elementary School, Marion Public Schools also operates Marion High School (192 students). See the Marion Public Schools district page for the complete list.