- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marion, KS
Marion Middle
Federal NCES profile for Marion Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200924000947
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marion, KS.
School address
District: Marion-Florence · Kansas
NCES ID 200924000947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Marion Middle shrank from 127 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 200924000947 · Marion, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 14.9:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion Elem (238 students)
Marion Middle shrank from 127 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Marion Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion Elem
Marion Elem
238 students
- Marion High
Marion High
159 students
- This school
Marion Middle
119 students
What this shows Marion Middle reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Middle compares
Marion Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 4% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Kansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$16,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Marion Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion-Florence reports $16,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Middle
How many students attend Marion Middle?
Marion Middle has 119 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marion, KS. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Middle is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion Middle?
40.9% of students at Marion Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Middle?
The largest demographic group at Marion Middle is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Marion, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Middle?
Marion Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marion, KS. 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-Florence?
Besides Marion Middle, Marion-Florence also operates Marion Elem (238 students) and Marion High (159 students). See the Marion-Florence district page for the complete list.