- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, OH
Pleasant Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390484203245
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Marion, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Pleasant Middle School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 390484203245 · Marion, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 33.7:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Elementary School (480 students)
Pleasant Middle School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Eleme
Pleasant Elementary School
480 students
- This school
Pleasant Middle School
438 students
- Pleasant High
Pleasant High School
347 students
What this shows Pleasant Middle School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Middle School compares
Pleasant Middle 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 | 33.7:1 | ▲ 85% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 18% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% 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
33.7:1
students per teacher
- 85% above state mean
Top 97% in Ohio - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Pleasant Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Middle 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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Middle School
How many students attend Pleasant Middle School?
Pleasant Middle School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, OH. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Middle School is 33.7:1, which is 85% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 115% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Middle School?
25.9% of students at Pleasant Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Middle School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Marion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Middle School?
Pleasant Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Pleasant Local also operates Pleasant Elementary School (480 students) and Pleasant High School (347 students). See the Pleasant Local district page for the complete list.