- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, SC
Marion Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Marion Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390800053
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Intermediate earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion Intermediate has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Intermediate ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Marion, SC.
School address
District: Marion 10 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390800053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Marion Intermediate held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 450390800053 · Marion, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 15:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High (572 students)
Marion Intermediate held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Marion Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High
Marion High
572 students
- Mullins High
Mullins High
557 students
- Easterling Pri
Easterling Primary
431 students
- Johnakin Middl
Johnakin Middle
395 students
- This school
Marion Intermediate
390 students
- North Mullins
North Mullins Primary
372 students
What this shows Marion Intermediate reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Intermediate compares
Marion Intermediate held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$15,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.0%
White 12.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Marion Intermediate is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion 10 reports $15,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mullins High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Easterling Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnakin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Mullins Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Intermediate
How many students attend Marion Intermediate?
Marion Intermediate has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, SC. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Intermediate is 15:1, which is 5% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion Intermediate?
100.0% of students at Marion Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Marion Intermediate is African American at 81.0% of enrollment, in Marion, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Intermediate?
Marion Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Intermediate rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Intermediate ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Marion, SC. 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 10?
Besides Marion Intermediate, Marion 10 also operates Marion High (572 students), Mullins High (557 students), and Easterling Primary (431 students). See the Marion 10 district page for the complete list.