- Enrollment
- 2,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, IA
Wilkins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilkins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191722001007
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilkins Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilkins Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkins Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Marion, IA.
School address
District: Linn-Mar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191722001007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Wilkins Elementary School shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 191722001007 · Marion, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 11.6:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students)
Wilkins Elementary School shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Wilkins Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linn-Mar High
Linn-Mar High School
2,229 students
- Boulder Peak I 613
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
613 students
- Excelsior Midd 594
Excelsior Middle School
594 students
- Hazel Point In 563
Hazel Point Intermediate School
563 students
- Echo Hill Elem 536
Echo Hill Elementary
536 students
- This school 348
Wilkins Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Wilkins Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilkins Elementary School compares
Wilkins Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 6% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Iowa - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$12,833
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 5.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Wilkins Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Linn-Mar Comm School District reports $12,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilkins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn-Mar High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Peak Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel Point Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Echo Hill Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilkins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Marion
3 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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilkins Elementary School
How many students attend Wilkins Elementary School?
Wilkins Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, IA. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkins Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 26% 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 Wilkins Elementary School?
34.3% of students at Wilkins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilkins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilkins Elementary School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Marion, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilkins Elementary School?
Wilkins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Wilkins Elementary School rank among schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkins Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Marion, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Besides Wilkins Elementary School, Linn-Mar Comm School District also operates Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students), Boulder Peak Intermediate School (613 students), and Excelsior Middle School (594 students). See the Linn-Mar Comm School District district page for the complete list.