- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, VA
Marion Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marion Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510352001561
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marion, VA.
School address
District: Smyth County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510352001561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Marion Elementary held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 510352001561 · Marion, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 13:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Chilhowie Elementary (589 students)
Marion Elementary held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Marion Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chilhowie Elem
Chilhowie Elementary
589 students
- Marion Senior
Marion Senior High
563 students
- Marion Middle
Marion Middle
401 students
- Chilhowie High
Chilhowie High
384 students
- Oak Point Elem
Oak Point Elementary
352 students
- This school
Marion Elementary
298 students
What this shows Marion Elementary reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Elementary compares
Marion Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 60% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,196
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
African American 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Marion Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smyth County Public Schools reports $15,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowie Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chilhowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Point Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Marion
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Elementary
How many students attend Marion Elementary?
Marion Elementary has 298 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, VA. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Elementary is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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?
92.2% of students at Marion Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marion Elementary is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Marion, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Elementary?
Marion Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marion, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Smyth County Public Schools?
Besides Marion Elementary, Smyth County Public Schools also operates Chilhowie Elementary (589 students), Marion Senior High (563 students), and Marion Middle (401 students). See the Smyth County Public Schools district page for the complete list.