- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 33.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, OH
Pleasant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390484203244
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Marion, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Pleasant Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390484203244 · Marion, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 16:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Middle School (438 students)
Pleasant Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pleasant Elementary School
480 students
- Pleasant Middl
Pleasant Middle School
438 students
- Pleasant High
Pleasant High School
347 students
What this shows Pleasant Elementary School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Elementary School compares
Pleasant 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 18% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$11,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Pleasant Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasant Local reports $11,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Marion
3 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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Elementary School
How many students attend Pleasant Elementary School?
Pleasant Elementary School has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, OH. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Elementary School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% 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 Pleasant Elementary School?
25.9% of students at Pleasant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Marion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Elementary School?
Pleasant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Pleasant Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Marion, 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 Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasant Local?
Besides Pleasant Elementary School, Pleasant Local also operates Pleasant Middle School (438 students) and Pleasant High School (347 students). See the Pleasant Local district page for the complete list.