Enrollment
444
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, OH
William Mckinley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William Mckinley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390443305288
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Mckinley Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 444
- students enrolled
William Mckinley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Mckinley Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Marion, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Mckinley Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Mckinley Elementary School
William Mckinley Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Marion, Ohio, enrolling 444 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 29% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 444 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Marion's public schools, it stands alongside Treca Digital Academy (2,165 students): William Mckinley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.4:1 vs 63.7:1).
Marion City also operates Ulysses S. Grant Middle School (917 students) and Harding High School (916 students) alongside William Mckinley 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 William Mckinley Elementary School compares
William Mckinley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$15,165
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 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 74.8%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 4.1%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, William Mckinley Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion City, which includes William Mckinley Elementary School.
$15,165
Per student
+3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 23.0%
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 William Mckinley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulysses S. Grant Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William H. Taft Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Harrison Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Mckinley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Marion
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Treca Digital Academy
Standard public school
2,165 students 63.7:1 students per teacher
George Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
William H. Taft Elementary School
Standard public school
377 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
361 students 15:1 students per teacher
James a. Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
343 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
230 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~444 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William Mckinley Elementary School
How many students attend William Mckinley Elementary School?
William Mckinley Elementary School has 444 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Mckinley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Mckinley Elementary School is 23.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Mckinley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William Mckinley Elementary School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Marion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Mckinley Elementary School?
William Mckinley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Mckinley Elementary School rank among schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, William Mckinley Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Marion, OH. 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.
Is William Mckinley Elementary School a good school?
William Mckinley Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio 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 City?
Besides William Mckinley Elementary School, Marion City also operates Ulysses S. Grant Middle School (917 students), Harding High School (916 students), and George Washington Elementary School (452 students). See the Marion City district page for the complete list.
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