- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Foxworth, MS
West Marion Primary School
Federal NCES profile for West Marion Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280282001060
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Marion Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Foxworth · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Marion Primary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Marion Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Foxworth, MS.
School address
District: Marion Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280282001060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
West Marion Primary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 280282001060 · Foxworth, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 16.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Marion High School (347 students)
West Marion Primary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Marion Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Marion Primary School
435 students
- West Marion Hi
West Marion High School
347 students
- East Marion El
East Marion Elementary School
298 students
- West Marion El
West Marion Elementary
259 students
- East Marion Hi
East Marion High School
216 students
What this shows West Marion Primary School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Marion Primary School compares
West Marion Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
African American 20.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, West Marion Primary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Marion High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Marion Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Marion Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Marion High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Marion Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Foxworth
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Marion Primary School
How many students attend West Marion Primary School?
West Marion Primary School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Foxworth, MS. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Marion Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Marion Primary School is 16.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Marion Primary School?
100.0% of students at West Marion Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Marion Primary School?
The largest demographic group at West Marion Primary School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Foxworth, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Marion Primary School?
West Marion Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Foxworth?
By Resource Investment Index, West Marion Primary School ranks #1 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 Primary School, Marion Co School Dist also operates West Marion High School (347 students), East Marion Elementary School (298 students), and West Marion Elementary (259 students). See the Marion Co School Dist district page for the complete list.