- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marion, KS
Marion High
Federal NCES profile for Marion High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200924000948
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion High has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marion, KS.
School address
District: Marion-Florence · Kansas
NCES ID 200924000948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Marion High grew from 142 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 200924000948 · Marion, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 11.4:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion Elem (238 students)
Marion High grew from 142 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Marion High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion Elem
Marion Elem
238 students
- This school
Marion High
159 students
- Marion Middle
Marion Middle
119 students
What this shows Marion High reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion High compares
Marion High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 14% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Kansas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$16,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Marion High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Marion-Florence reports $16,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion High
How many students attend Marion High?
Marion High has 159 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marion, KS. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion High is 11.4:1, which is 17% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 27% 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 High?
36.6% of students at Marion High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion High?
The largest demographic group at Marion High is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Marion, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion High?
Marion High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marion, KS. 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-Florence?
Besides Marion High, Marion-Florence also operates Marion Elem (238 students) and Marion Middle (119 students). See the Marion-Florence district page for the complete list.