Enrollment
259
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Marion Elementary compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Marion Elementary
West Marion Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Foxworth, Mississippi, enrolling 259 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 259 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 230 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #168, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 31.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 72 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 259 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Marion Co School Dist also operates West Marion Primary School (435 students) and West Marion High School (347 students) alongside West Marion Elementary.
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 West Marion Elementary compares
West Marion Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,259
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion Co School Dist, which includes West Marion Elementary.
$12,259
Per student
+2%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 46.8%
Federal 31.6%
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 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
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Foxworth on the city page.
Is West Marion Elementary a good school?
West Marion Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi 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 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.
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