- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, AR
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050939001667
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School has class sizes larger than 89% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marion, AR.
School address
District: Marion School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050939001667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 050939001667 · Marion, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 18.7:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (927 students)
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet 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
- This school
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
654 students
- Marion Junior
Marion Junior High School
588 students
What this shows Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School compares
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 89% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 654 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.0%
White 30.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet 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 Math Science & Technology Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet 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
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
How many students attend Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School?
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School has 654 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, AR. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School is 18.7:1, which is 38% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School?
61.0% of students at Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School is African American at 55.0% of enrollment, in Marion, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School?
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Math Science & Technology Magnet School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School ranks #3 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 Math Science & Technology Magnet 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.