- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marion, IA
Marion High School
Federal NCES profile for Marion High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191869001075
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Iowa schools.
- #8 of 15
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion High School ranks #8 of 15 public schools in Marion, IA.
School address
District: Marion Independent School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191869001075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Marion High School held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 191869001075 · Marion, IA High · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 17.1:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernon Middle School (587 students)
Marion High School held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Marion High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marion High School
735 students
- Vernon Middle
Vernon Middle School
587 students
- Francis Marion
Francis Marion Intermediate School
320 students
- Starry Element 267
Starry Elementary School
267 students
- Longfellow Ele 254
Longfellow Elementary
254 students
What this shows Marion High School reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion High School compares
Marion High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 33% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 85% in Iowa - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,528
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Marion High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion Independent School District reports $13,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Marion Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starry Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Marion
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion High School
How many students attend Marion High School?
Marion High School has 735 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marion, IA. CCD year-over-year: 722 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion High School is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion High School?
24.4% of students at Marion High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion High School?
The largest demographic group at Marion High School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Marion, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion High School?
Marion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion High School ranks #8 of 15 public schools in Marion, IA. 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.
What other schools are in Marion Independent School District?
Besides Marion High School, Marion Independent School District also operates Vernon Middle School (587 students), Francis Marion Intermediate School (320 students), and Starry Elementary School (267 students). See the Marion Independent School District district page for the complete list.