- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, AR
Marion Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Marion Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050939000683
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Junior High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marion, AR.
School address
District: Marion School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050939000683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-325 students YoY
Marion Junior High School shrank from 970 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (-33.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 79.8 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-325 students YoY 050939000683 · Marion, AR Other · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 7.4:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (927 students)
Marion Junior High School shrank from 970 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (-33.5%). Teacher FTE lost 79.8 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Marion Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High Sc
Marion High School
927 students
- Marion Visual
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
762 students
- Herbert Carter
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
670 students
- Marion Math Sc
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
654 students
- This school
Marion Junior High School
588 students
What this shows Marion Junior High School reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Junior High School compares
Marion Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 12% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$11,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 263 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 78.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.7%
White 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Marion Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion School District reports $11,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other 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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Junior High School
How many students attend Marion Junior High School?
Marion Junior High School has 588 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, AR. CCD year-over-year: 970 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), down 325.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Junior High School is 7.4:1, which is 46% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 53% 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 Junior High School?
59.8% of students at Marion Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Marion Junior High School is African American at 61.7% of enrollment, in Marion, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Junior High School?
Marion Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marion, AR. 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 School District?
Besides Marion Junior High School, Marion School District also operates Marion High School (927 students), Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School (762 students), and Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School (670 students). See the Marion School District district page for the complete list.