- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Marion Technical Institute shrank from 162 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (-31.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 120126005612 · Ocala, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 9.5:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Marion Technical Institute shrank from 162 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (-31.5%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Marion Technical Institute in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 162
Marion Technical Institute
162 students
What this shows Marion Technical Institute reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Technical Institute compares
Marion Technical Institute is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~162 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 111 (2023-24), down 51.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.