- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Vernon, IN
Marrs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marrs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180729001225
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marrs Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marrs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marrs Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mount Vernon, IN.
School address
District: Msd Mount Vernon · Indiana
NCES ID 180729001225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Marrs Elementary School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 180729001225 · Mount Vernon, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 13.5:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (583 students)
Marrs Elementary School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Marrs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
583 students
- Mount Vernon J
Mount Vernon Jr High School
493 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
350 students
- This school
Marrs Elementary School
297 students
- Farmersville E
Farmersville Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Marrs Elementary School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marrs Elementary School compares
Marrs Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 41% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Indiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$14,708
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Marrs Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Mount Vernon reports $14,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marrs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Jr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmersville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marrs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Vernon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marrs Elementary School
How many students attend Marrs Elementary School?
Marrs Elementary School has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Vernon, IN. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marrs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marrs Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% 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 Marrs Elementary School?
29.4% of students at Marrs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marrs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marrs Elementary School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marrs Elementary School?
Marrs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marrs Elementary School rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Marrs Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mount Vernon, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Mount Vernon?
Besides Marrs Elementary School, Msd Mount Vernon also operates Mount Vernon High School (583 students), Mount Vernon Jr High School (493 students), and West Elementary School (350 students). See the Msd Mount Vernon district page for the complete list.