Enrollment
400
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Loretto, KY
West Marion Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Marion Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210378001619
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Marion Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 400
- students enrolled
West Marion Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marion County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210378001619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Marion Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Marion Elementary School
West Marion Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Loretto, Kentucky, enrolling 400 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 396 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marion County also operates Marion County High School (879 students) and Glasscock Elementary School (432 students) alongside West Marion Elementary 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 West Marion Elementary School compares
West Marion Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,430
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, West Marion Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion County, which includes West Marion Elementary School.
$12,430
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 52.9%
Federal 17.7%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glasscock Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion County Knight Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Marion Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Marion Elementary School
How many students attend West Marion Elementary School?
West Marion Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Loretto, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Marion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Marion Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 West Marion Elementary School?
52.4% of students at West Marion Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Marion Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Marion Elementary School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Loretto, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Marion Elementary School?
West Marion Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
Is West Marion Elementary School a good school?
West Marion Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 County?
Besides West Marion Elementary School, Marion County also operates Marion County High School (879 students), Glasscock Elementary School (432 students), and Marion County Knight Academy (330 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.
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