- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Marion Jr High School held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.7 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 172460002667 · Marion, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (1,075 students)
Marion Jr High School held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.7 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Marion Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High Sc
Marion High School
1,075 students
- This school
Marion Jr High School
742 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
482 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
465 students
- Jefferson Elem 376
Jefferson Elem School
376 students
- Adams School 283
Adams School
283 students
What this shows Marion Jr High School reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Jr High School compares
Marion Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Marion Cusd 2 reports $13,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~742 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.