Enrollment
516
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marion, TX
Marion H S
Federal NCES profile for Marion H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482910003280
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Marion, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion H S
Marion H S is a mid-sized high school in Marion, Texas, enrolling 516 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.5% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Texas average.
With 516 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 835 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #589.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (47%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 516 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Marion Isd also operates Norma Krueger El (398 students) and Marion Middle (396 students) alongside Marion H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marion H S compares
Marion H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 48% | - | - |
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.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Texas average of 61.9%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$11,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 516 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Marion H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion Isd, which includes Marion H S.
$11,902
Per student
-13%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 32.2%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marion H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norma Krueger El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Alternative Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Marion H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marion H S
How many students attend Marion H S?
Marion H S has 516 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marion, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion H S is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 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 H S?
30.5% of students at Marion H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion H S?
The largest demographic group at Marion H S is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Marion, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion H S?
Marion H S has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marion H S rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Marion, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marion on the city page.
Is Marion H S a good school?
Marion H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marion Isd?
Besides Marion H S, Marion Isd also operates Norma Krueger El (398 students), Marion Middle (396 students), and Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus (387 students). See the Marion Isd district page for the complete list.
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