- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marlin, TX
Marlin El
Federal NCES profile for Marlin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482913013360
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlin El earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Marlin · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Texas
- 96.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marlin El has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlin El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Marlin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Marlin El held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 482913013360 · Marlin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 20:1 · 96.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlin High (347 students)
Marlin El held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marlin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marlin El
479 students
- Marlin High
Marlin High
347 students
- Marlin Middle
Marlin Middle
201 students
- Marlin Opportu 17
Marlin Opportunity Center
17 students
What this shows Marlin El reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marlin El compares
Marlin El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.0% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
Two or More 4.2%
White 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Marlin El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Marlin Isd reports $17,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marlin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marlin Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marlin Opportunity Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marlin El
How many students attend Marlin El?
Marlin El has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marlin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlin El is 20:1, which is 36% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marlin El?
96.0% of students at Marlin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlin El?
The largest demographic group at Marlin El is African American at 52.6% of enrollment, in Marlin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlin El?
Marlin El has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Marlin El rank among public schools in Marlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlin El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Marlin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marlin Isd?
Besides Marlin El, Marlin Isd also operates Marlin High (347 students), Marlin Middle (201 students), and Marlin Opportunity Center (17 students). See the Marlin Isd district page for the complete list.