- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, WI
Marion Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marion Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550873001004
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 255
- students enrolled
Marion Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marion School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550873001004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Marion Elementary shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 550873001004 · Marion, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 12.8:1 · 1.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High (227 students)
Marion Elementary shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Marion Elementary compares
Marion Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.2% | ▼ 97% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,672
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 91.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Marion Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Marion School District reports $13,672 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Elementary
How many students attend Marion Elementary?
Marion Elementary has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, WI. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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?
1.2% of students at Marion Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marion Elementary is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Marion, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Elementary?
Marion Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Marion School District?
Besides Marion Elementary, Marion School District also operates Marion High (227 students). See the Marion School District district page for the complete list.