- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482910003280
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 42
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Marion H S held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 482910003280 · Marion, TX High · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 13.2:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Norma Krueger El (398 students)
Marion H S held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marion H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marion H S
516 students
- Norma Krueger
Norma Krueger El
398 students
- Marion Middle
Marion Middle
396 students
- Norma Krueger
Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus
387 students
- Marion Alterna 12
Marion Alternative Center
12 students
What this shows Marion H S reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion H S compares
Marion H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Marion Isd reports $13,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.