Enrollment
222
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomington, IN
Marlin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marlin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180063000131
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlin Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #5 of 15
- schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Marlin Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlin Elementary School ranks #5 of 15 schools in Bloomington, IN.
School address
District: Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180063000131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marlin Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marlin Elementary School
Marlin Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Bloomington, Indiana, enrolling 222 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.1% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 64 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bloomington's public schools, it stands alongside Summit Elementary School (617 students): Marlin Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 14:1).
Monroe County Community Sch Corp also operates Bloomington High School South (1,691 students) and Bloomington High School North (1,528 students) alongside Marlin Elementary School.
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 Marlin Elementary School compares
Marlin Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 59% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$13,001
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Marlin Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe County Community Sch Corp, which includes Marlin Elementary School.
$13,001
Per student
+8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 50.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 Marlin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomington High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tri-North Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,528
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Bloomington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Summit Elementary School
Standard public school
617 students 14:1 students per teacher
University Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Binford Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Childs Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Grandview Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~222 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marlin Elementary School
How many students attend Marlin Elementary School?
Marlin Elementary School has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomington, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlin Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Marlin Elementary School?
20.1% of students at Marlin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marlin Elementary School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlin Elementary School?
Marlin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marlin Elementary School rank among schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlin Elementary School ranks #5 of 15 schools in Bloomington, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bloomington on the city page.
Is Marlin Elementary School a good school?
Marlin Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Monroe County Community Sch Corp?
Besides Marlin Elementary School, Monroe County Community Sch Corp also operates Bloomington High School South (1,691 students), Bloomington High School North (1,528 students), and Summit Elementary School (617 students). See the Monroe County Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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