Enrollment
480
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Elementary School
Pleasant Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Marion, Ohio, enrolling 480 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 480 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 791 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #79, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Pleasant Local spends $10,755 per pupil, 27% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Marion's elementary schools, it stands alongside Elgin Elementary School (490 students): Pleasant Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 9.6:1).
Pleasant Local also operates Pleasant Middle School (438 students) and Pleasant High School (347 students) alongside Pleasant Elementary 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 Pleasant Elementary School compares
Pleasant Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,755
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Local, which includes Pleasant Elementary School.
$10,755
Per student
-27%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.0%
State 33.7%
Federal 12.4%
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 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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 33.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~480 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pleasant Elementary School a good school?
Pleasant Elementary School earns 51/100 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 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.
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