Enrollment
204
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marietta, OH
Phillips School
Federal NCES profile for Phillips School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391001901249
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phillips School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Phillips School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phillips School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Marietta, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phillips School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Phillips School
Phillips School is a mid-sized elementary school in Marietta, Ohio, enrolling 204 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 204 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #119, 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 coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Marietta's elementary schools, it stands alongside Marietta Elementary School (628 students): Phillips School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 14.3:1).
Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (995 students) and Marietta Elementary School (628 students) alongside Phillips 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 Phillips School compares
Phillips 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▲ 50% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$12,531
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 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 89.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Phillips School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marietta City, which includes Phillips School.
$12,531
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 31.5%
Federal 19.4%
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 Phillips School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marietta Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phillips School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Marietta
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~204 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Phillips School
How many students attend Phillips School?
Phillips School has 204 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marietta, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillips School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phillips School is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher 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 Phillips School?
47.3% of students at Phillips School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phillips School?
The largest demographic group at Phillips School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Marietta, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phillips School?
Phillips School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Phillips School rank among elementary schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Phillips School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Marietta, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marietta on the city page.
Is Phillips School a good school?
Phillips School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Marietta City?
Besides Phillips School, Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (995 students), Marietta Elementary School (628 students), and Washington School (251 students). See the Marietta City district page for the complete list.
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