- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, IA
Starry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Starry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191869001077
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starry Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Starry Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starry Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Marion, IA.
School address
District: Marion Independent School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191869001077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Starry Elementary School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 191869001077 · Marion, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 14.1:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (735 students)
Starry Elementary School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Starry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High Sc
Marion High School
735 students
- Vernon Middle
Vernon Middle School
587 students
- Francis Marion
Francis Marion Intermediate School
320 students
- This school 267
Starry Elementary School
267 students
- Longfellow Ele 254
Longfellow Elementary
254 students
What this shows Starry Elementary School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starry Elementary School compares
Starry Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 52% in Iowa - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$13,528
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Starry Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Marion Independent School District reports $13,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis Marion Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Marion
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
Standard public school
613 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Vernon Middle School
Standard public school
587 students 14:1 students per teacher
Hazel Point Intermediate School
Standard public school
563 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Indian Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
354 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Novak Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Francis Marion Intermediate School
Standard public school
320 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starry Elementary School
How many students attend Starry Elementary School?
Starry Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, IA. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starry Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 Starry Elementary School?
46.8% of students at Starry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Starry Elementary School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Marion, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starry Elementary School?
Starry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Starry Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Starry Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Marion, IA. 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 Marion Independent School District?
Besides Starry Elementary School, Marion Independent School District also operates Marion High School (735 students), Vernon Middle School (587 students), and Francis Marion Intermediate School (320 students). See the Marion Independent School District district page for the complete list.