- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
West Marion Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 210378001619 · Loretto, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 14.8:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion County High School (879 students)
West Marion Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
West Marion Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion County
Marion County High School
879 students
- Glasscock Elem
Glasscock Elementary School
432 students
- This school
West Marion Elementary School
400 students
- Marion County 330
Marion County Knight Academy
330 students
- Lebanon Elemen 305
Lebanon Elementary School
305 students
- Marion County 290
Marion County Middle School
290 students
What this shows West Marion Elementary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Marion Elementary School compares
West Marion Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Marion County reports $13,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~400 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.