Enrollment
361
Elementary
DISTRICT 368 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARION CITY·NCES 390443301261
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
625 Brightwood Dr, Marion, OH 43302 · (740) 223-4999 · Marion County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL361 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 29 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 46 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 64 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 42 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 55 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 60 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 65 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (46) is 29% smaller than its 5th grade class (65).
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Marion City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or AboveEnglish Language Arts
61.1%
OH avg 59.8% . -8.4pp since 2021
Math
53.6%
OH avg 56.1% . -0.4pp since 2021
What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 61 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 54 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores are down about 8 points since 2021, while math scores have held steady.
Ohio's State Tests results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 61.1% | 53.6% |
| 2023-24 | 63.1% | 48.4% |
| 2022-23 | 65.1% | 55.6% |
| 2021-22 | 69.5% | 54.0% |
% Proficient or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Benjamin Harrison Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Marion County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 53.6% | #1,029 of 1,569 ▲ 28 | #5 of 12 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 61.1% | #892 of 1,569 ▲ 8 | #3 of 12 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -4.4pp | #186 of 1,514 | #3 of 12 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 361 | #1,013 of 1,808 | #8 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.2:1 | #695 of 1,582 | #8 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.8% | #551 of 1,590 | #2 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.7% | #194 of 992 | #1 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
361
-39 (-10%) vs 2020
+19% since 1990-91, when it was 303
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
was 16.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 361 | 21 | 17.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 367 | 23 | 16.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 391 | 24 | 16.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 400 | 24 | 16.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 467 | 22.2 | 21.0:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 424 | 22 | 19.3:1 | 66% (278) |
| 2010-11 | 366 | 23 | 15.9:1 | 55% (201) |
| 2000-01 | 308 | 15 | 20.5:1 | 19% (57) |
| 1990-91 | 303 | 11 | 27.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Benjamin Harrison Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (467 to 361); teachers down 5% (22.2 to 21).
About Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is one of the public schools in Marion, Ohio. It is a medium-sized elementary school. The school reports 361 students in pre-K through 5.
Marion City serves 4,040 students across 8 schools.
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is 68% White by enrollment. Other students are 17% multiracial, 10% Hispanic, and 4% Black. By comparison, Marion County residents are about 87% White. The school's diversity index is 50%, meaning two students picked at random have a 50% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The count of teachers at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is 21 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 17.2:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Ohio average 17.9:1.
County data help place the school in context: in Marion County, the median household income is $59,371, roughly 15% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Marion County is home to 27 public schools and about 12,492 public school students.
The shortest distance from Benjamin Harrison Elementary School to another public school is about 0.3 miles, to Ulysses S. Grant Middle School. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School has an NCES locale of Town: Distant.
The school enrolled 361 students in 2024-25, 39 fewer than the 400 it had in 2020-21.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Benjamin Harrison Elementary School covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Marion County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
65,020
Census ACS
Median income
$59,371
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
12,492 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Marion City
- Ulysses S. Grant Middle SchoolMiddle · 917 students
- Harding High SchoolHigh · 916 students
- George Washington Elementary SchoolElementary · 452 students
- William McKinley Elementary SchoolElementary · 444 students
- William H. Taft Elementary SchoolElementary · 377 students
- James A. Garfield Elementary SchoolElementary · 343 students
Other schools in Marion
- TRECA Digital AcademyCombined · 2,165 students
- Ulysses S. Grant Middle SchoolMiddle · 917 students
- Harding High SchoolHigh · 916 students
- Buckeye Community School - MarionHigh · 824 students
- Tri-Rivers Career CenterHigh · 583 students
- Elgin Elementary SchoolElementary · 490 students
Nearby schools
- Ulysses S. Grant Middle School0.3 mi · 917
- Marion Preparatory Academy0.6 mi · 151
- George Washington Elementary School0.8 mi · 452
- TRECA Digital Academy0.9 mi · 2,165
- Buckeye Community School - Marion1.2 mi · 824
- Harding High School1.7 mi · 916
Frequently asked questions
About Benjamin Harrison Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School enrolls approximately 361 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Benjamin Harrison Elementary School serve?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is approximately 17.2:1 (21 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Benjamin Harrison Elementary School?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School reports a student body of 68% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 17% Two or more.
Who oversees Benjamin Harrison Elementary School?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is overseen by Marion City in Marion County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.