Enrollment
435
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Marion Primary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Marion Primary School
West Marion Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Foxworth, Mississippi, enrolling 435 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.1:1 is larger than about 88% of Mississippi schools and 21% above the 13.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
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.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 271 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 31.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Foxworth's public schools, it stands alongside West Marion High School (347 students): West Marion Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 7.9:1).
Marion Co School Dist also operates West Marion High School (347 students) and East Marion Elementary School (298 students) alongside West Marion Primary 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 Primary School compares
West Marion Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (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
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion Co School Dist, which includes West Marion Primary School.
$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 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
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~435 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Foxworth on the city page.
Is West Marion Primary School a good school?
West Marion Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 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.
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