- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, TX
Norma Krueger El
Federal NCES profile for Norma Krueger El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482910003282
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norma Krueger El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Norma Krueger El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norma Krueger El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marion, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Norma Krueger El held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 482910003282 · Marion, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 13.3:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion H S (516 students)
Norma Krueger El held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Norma Krueger El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion H S
Marion H S
516 students
- This school
Norma Krueger El
398 students
- Marion Middle
Marion Middle
396 students
- Norma Krueger
Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus
387 students
- Marion Alterna 12
Marion Alternative Center
12 students
What this shows Norma Krueger El reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norma Krueger El compares
Norma Krueger 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$13,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
White 44.5%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Norma Krueger El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion Isd reports $13,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norma Krueger El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Alternative Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Norma Krueger El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norma Krueger El
How many students attend Norma Krueger El?
Norma Krueger El has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, TX. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norma Krueger El?
The student-teacher ratio at Norma Krueger El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Norma Krueger El?
42.8% of students at Norma Krueger El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norma Krueger El?
The largest demographic group at Norma Krueger El is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in Marion, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norma Krueger El?
Norma Krueger El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Norma Krueger El rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Norma Krueger El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marion, 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 Marion Isd?
Besides Norma Krueger El, Marion Isd also operates Marion H S (516 students), Marion Middle (396 students), and Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus (387 students). See the Marion Isd district page for the complete list.