- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, NC
Marion Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marion Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370294001178
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Marion, NC.
School address
District: Mcdowell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370294001178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Marion Elementary School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370294001178 · Marion, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 13.3:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcdowell High School (1,379 students)
Marion Elementary School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Marion Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcdowell High
Mcdowell High School
1,379 students
- West Mcdowell 550
West Mcdowell Middle School
550 students
- Glenwood Eleme 435
Glenwood Elementary School
435 students
- East Mcdowell 392
East Mcdowell Middle School
392 students
- West Marion El 390
West Marion Elementary School
390 students
- This school 333
Marion Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Marion Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Elementary School compares
Marion Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 10% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$13,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Marion Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcdowell County Schools reports $13,112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Mcdowell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mcdowell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Marion Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Marion
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glenwood Elementary School
Standard public school
435 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
West Marion Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 13:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
Standard public school
289 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Eastfield Global Magnet School
Standard public school
279 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
North Cove Elementary School
Standard public school
230 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Mcdowell Virtual Academy
Standard public school
140 students 20:1 students per teacher
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Elementary School
How many students attend Marion Elementary School?
Marion Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, NC. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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?
72.7% of students at Marion Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marion Elementary School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Marion, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Elementary School?
Marion Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Marion, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcdowell County Schools?
Besides Marion Elementary School, Mcdowell County Schools also operates Mcdowell High School (1,379 students), West Mcdowell Middle School (550 students), and Glenwood Elementary School (435 students). See the Mcdowell County Schools district page for the complete list.