Enrollment
588
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion Junior High School
Marion Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marion, Arkansas, enrolling 588 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.4:1, Marion Junior High School is leaner than roughly 88% of Arkansas schools and 46% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 588 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and White (26%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 463 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 588 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Marion School District also operates Marion High School (927 students) and Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School (762 students) alongside Marion Junior 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 Junior High School compares
Marion Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion School District, which includes Marion Junior High School.
$12,008
Per student
-2%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 46.1%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~588 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Marion on the city page.
Is Marion Junior High School a good school?
Marion Junior High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools. 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 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.
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