Enrollment
285
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, OR
North Marion Primary School
Federal NCES profile for North Marion Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410888001424
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Marion Primary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Marion Primary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Marion Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Aurora, OR.
School address
District: North Marion Sd 15 · Oregon
NCES ID 410888001424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Marion Primary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Marion Primary School
North Marion Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Aurora, Oregon, enrolling 285 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.9% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 285 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 103 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #89, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (41%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
North Marion Sd 15 also operates North Marion High School (564 students) and North Marion Middle School (410 students) alongside North Marion Primary 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 North Marion Primary School compares
North Marion Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 11% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in Oregon - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.9%
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
$15,251
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
White 41.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, North Marion Primary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Marion Sd 15, which includes North Marion Primary School.
$15,251
Per student
-16%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 66.4%
Federal 9.2%
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 North Marion Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Marion High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Marion Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Marion Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Marion Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~285 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Marion Primary School
How many students attend North Marion Primary School?
North Marion Primary School has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Marion Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Marion Primary School is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 North Marion Primary School?
46.9% of students at North Marion Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Marion Primary School?
The largest demographic group at North Marion Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Aurora, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Marion Primary School?
North Marion Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 North Marion Primary School rank among public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, North Marion Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Aurora, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aurora on the city page.
Is North Marion Primary School a good school?
North Marion Primary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon 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 North Marion Sd 15?
Besides North Marion Primary School, North Marion Sd 15 also operates North Marion High School (564 students), North Marion Middle School (410 students), and North Marion Intermediate School (345 students). See the North Marion Sd 15 district page for the complete list.
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