- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marion, OH
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ulysses S. Grant Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390443305287
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #10 of 19
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 917
- students enrolled
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ulysses S. Grant Middle School ranks #10 of 19 public schools in Marion, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School shrank from 998 students in 2022-23 to 936 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 390443305287 · Marion, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
917 enr · 15:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Harding High School (916 students)
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School shrank from 998 students in 2022-23 to 936 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
917 students
- Harding High S
Harding High School
916 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elementary School
452 students
- William Mckinl
William Mckinley Elementary School
444 students
- William H. Taf
William H. Taft Elementary School
377 students
- Benjamin Harri 361
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
361 students
What this shows Ulysses S. Grant Middle School reports 917 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ulysses S. Grant Middle School compares
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 917 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
917
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.8%
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
$15,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
237
in-school suspensions + 172 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Ulysses S. Grant Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion City reports $15,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ulysses S. Grant Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harding High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Mckinley Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William H. Taft Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Harrison Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ulysses S. Grant Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Marion
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~917 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
How many students attend Ulysses S. Grant Middle School?
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School has 917 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marion, OH. CCD year-over-year: 998 (2022-23) → 936 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ulysses S. Grant Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ulysses S. Grant Middle School is 15:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ulysses S. Grant Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ulysses S. Grant Middle School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Marion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ulysses S. Grant Middle School?
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Ulysses S. Grant Middle School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Ulysses S. Grant Middle School ranks #10 of 19 public 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 public schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion City?
Besides Ulysses S. Grant Middle School, Marion City also operates Harding High School (916 students), George Washington Elementary School (452 students), and William Mckinley Elementary School (444 students). See the Marion City district page for the complete list.