Enrollment
710
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maria Stein, OH
Marion Local Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marion Local Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391003103297
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Local Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 2.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 710
- students enrolled
Marion Local Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marion Local · Ohio
NCES ID 391003103297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion Local Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion Local Elementary School
Marion Local Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Maria Stein, Ohio, enrolling 710 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.1% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 710 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1183 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Marion Local spends $10,888 per pupil, 26% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Marion Local, also runs Marion Local High School (306 students).
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 Local Elementary School compares
Marion Local Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.1% | ▼ 93% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 97.6%
Two or More 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Marion Local Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion Local, which includes Marion Local Elementary School.
$10,888
Per student
-26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 53.4%
Federal 9.2%
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 Local Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Local High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Local Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~710 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marion Local Elementary School
How many students attend Marion Local Elementary School?
Marion Local Elementary School has 710 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maria Stein, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Local Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Local Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion Local Elementary School?
2.1% of students at Marion Local Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Local Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marion Local Elementary School is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Maria Stein, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Local Elementary School?
Marion Local Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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).
Is Marion Local Elementary School a good school?
Marion Local Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 Local?
Besides Marion Local Elementary School, Marion Local also operates Marion Local High School (306 students). See the Marion Local district page for the complete list.
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