Enrollment
645
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goshen, OH
Marr/Cook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marr/Cook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390463402515
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marr/Cook Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Marr/Cook Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marr/Cook Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Goshen, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marr/Cook Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marr/Cook Elementary School
Marr/Cook Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Goshen, Ohio, enrolling 645 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.2% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 645 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 652 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #490, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 645 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Goshen Local also operates Goshen High School (817 students) and Goshen Middle School (660 students) alongside Marr/Cook 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 Marr/Cook Elementary School compares
Marr/Cook Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 4% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$12,320
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 645 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 89.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Marr/Cook Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goshen Local, which includes Marr/Cook Elementary School.
$12,320
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 49.7%
Federal 13.8%
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 Marr/Cook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goshen Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spaulding Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marr/Cook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~645 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marr/Cook Elementary School
How many students attend Marr/Cook Elementary School?
Marr/Cook Elementary School has 645 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goshen, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marr/Cook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marr/Cook Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marr/Cook Elementary School?
30.2% of students at Marr/Cook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marr/Cook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marr/Cook Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Goshen, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marr/Cook Elementary School?
Marr/Cook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Marr/Cook Elementary School rank among public schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, Marr/Cook Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Goshen, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Goshen on the city page.
Is Marr/Cook Elementary School a good school?
Marr/Cook Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio 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 Goshen Local?
Besides Marr/Cook Elementary School, Goshen Local also operates Goshen High School (817 students), Goshen Middle School (660 students), and Spaulding Elementary School (573 students). See the Goshen Local district page for the complete list.
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