- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Foxworth, MS
West Marion Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Marion Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280282001246
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Marion Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Foxworth · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Marion Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Marion Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Foxworth, MS.
School address
District: Marion Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280282001246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
West Marion Elementary shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 280282001246 · Foxworth, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 15.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West Marion Primary School (435 students)
West Marion Elementary shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Marion Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Marion Pr
West Marion Primary School
435 students
- West Marion Hi
West Marion High School
347 students
- East Marion El
East Marion Elementary School
298 students
- This school
West Marion Elementary
259 students
- East Marion Hi
East Marion High School
216 students
What this shows West Marion Elementary reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Marion Elementary compares
West Marion Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$13,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion Co School Dist reports $13,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Marion Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Marion Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Marion High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Marion Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Marion High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Marion Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Marion Elementary
How many students attend West Marion Elementary?
West Marion Elementary has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Foxworth, MS. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Marion Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Marion Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Marion Elementary?
100.0% of students at West Marion Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Marion Elementary?
West Marion Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 West Marion Elementary rank among public schools in Foxworth?
By Resource Investment Index, West Marion Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Foxworth, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marion Co School Dist?
Besides West Marion Elementary, Marion Co School Dist also operates West Marion Primary School (435 students), West Marion High School (347 students), and East Marion Elementary School (298 students). See the Marion Co School Dist district page for the complete list.