Enrollment
266
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 172465004724
Marissa Elem School — Marissa, IL
Federal NCES profile for Marissa Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 64
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Marissa Cusd 40 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marissa Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Marissa Elem School reports 266 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 266 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Marissa Cusd 40 spends $19,164 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.8% from local sources (property taxes), 58.8% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marissa Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 30% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$19,164
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 266 Top 30% in Illinois — larger than 70% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172465004724
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 266:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.3%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marissa Cusd 40, which includes Marissa Elem School.
$19,164
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 58.8%
Federal 7.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Marissa Elem School
How many students attend Marissa Elem School?
Marissa Elem School has 266 students enrolled. It is a other school in Marissa, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marissa Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marissa Elem School is 11.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marissa Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Marissa Elem School is White at 90.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Marissa, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marissa Elem School?
Marissa Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.