Enrollment
917
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ulysses S. Grant Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School is a large middle school in Marion, Ohio, enrolling 917 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 93% of state schools at 917 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 409 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 917 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Marion's middle schools, it stands alongside Elgin Middle School (257 students): Ulysses S. Grant Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 11.7:1).
Marion City also operates Harding High School (916 students) and George Washington Elementary School (452 students) alongside Ulysses S. Grant Middle 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 Ulysses S. Grant Middle School compares
Ulysses S. Grant Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,165
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion City, which includes Ulysses S. Grant Middle School.
$15,165
Per student
+3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 23.0%
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 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
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~917 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ulysses S. Grant Middle School a good school?
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. 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 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.
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