Enrollment
162
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocala, FL
Marion Technical Institute
Federal NCES profile for Marion Technical Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126005612
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Technical Institute earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 29
- schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion Technical Institute has class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Technical Institute ranks #2 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion Technical Institute compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion Technical Institute
Marion Technical Institute is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Ocala, Florida, enrolling 162 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.5:1, Marion Technical Institute is leaner than roughly 94% of Florida schools and 47% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.9% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 162 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 98 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 51 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 162 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students) and Forest High School (2,387 students) alongside Marion Technical Institute.
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 Technical Institute compares
Marion Technical Institute on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 47% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 6% in Florida - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.7%
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
$10,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion, which includes Marion Technical Institute.
$10,818
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 43.3%
Federal 21.4%
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 Technical Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Technical Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~162 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marion Technical Institute
How many students attend Marion Technical Institute?
Marion Technical Institute has 162 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ocala, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Technical Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Technical Institute is 9.5:1, which is 47% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% 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 Technical Institute?
54.9% of students at Marion Technical Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Technical Institute?
Marion Technical Institute 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 Technical Institute rank among schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Technical Institute ranks #2 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ocala on the city page.
Is Marion Technical Institute a good school?
Marion Technical Institute earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida 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?
Besides Marion Technical Institute, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.
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