Enrollment
742
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marion, IL
Marion Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Marion Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172460002667
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Jr High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 742
- students enrolled
Marion Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Jr High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Marion, IL.
School address
District: Marion Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 172460002667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion Jr High School
Marion Jr High School is a large middle school in Marion, Illinois, enrolling 742 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 742 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 742 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Marion Cusd 2 spends $12,186 per pupil, 28% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Marion Cusd 2 also operates Marion High School (1,075 students) and Lincoln Elem School (482 students) alongside Marion Jr High School.
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 Jr High School compares
Marion Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$12,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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 742 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 72.9%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Marion Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion Cusd 2, which includes Marion Jr High School.
$12,186
Per student
-28%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 34.5%
Federal 13.6%
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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~742 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marion Jr High School
How many students attend Marion Jr High School?
Marion Jr High School has 742 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marion, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Jr High School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Marion Jr High School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Marion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Jr High School?
Marion Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marion Jr High School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Jr High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Marion, IL. 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 Jr High School a good school?
Marion Jr High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois 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 Cusd 2?
Besides Marion Jr High School, Marion Cusd 2 also operates Marion High School (1,075 students), Lincoln Elem School (482 students), and Washington Elem School (465 students). See the Marion Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.
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