- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Marr/Cook Elementary School held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 390463402515 · Goshen, OH Other · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 20.8:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Goshen High School (817 students)
Marr/Cook Elementary School held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Marr/Cook Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goshen High Sc
Goshen High School
817 students
- Goshen Middle
Goshen Middle School
660 students
- This school
Marr/Cook Elementary School
645 students
- Spaulding Elem
Spaulding Elementary School
573 students
What this shows Marr/Cook Elementary School reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marr/Cook Elementary School compares
Marr/Cook Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Goshen Local reports $14,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- 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 (~645 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.