- Marion Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Old Fort Elementary School (345:1 vs. 276:1).
- Marion Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Old Fort Elementary School (130 vs. 66).
- Marion Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than Old Fort Elementary School (7 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Marion Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Old Fort Elementary School (130 vs. 66).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Old Fort Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Marion Elementary School (13 vs. 12).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Marion Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than Old Fort Elementary School (7 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Marion Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Old Fort Elementary School (345:1 vs. 276:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Marion Elementary School
$13,112.36
Old Fort Elementary School
$13,112.36
Local revenue share
Marion Elementary School
19.1%
Old Fort Elementary School
19.1%
State revenue share
Marion Elementary School
62.5%
Old Fort Elementary School
62.5%
Federal revenue share
Marion Elementary School
18.4%
Old Fort Elementary School
18.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Marion Elementary School
31.4%
Old Fort Elementary School
31.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
McDowell County
$55,527
McDowell County
$55,527
Poverty rate
McDowell County
14%
McDowell County
14%
Bachelor's degree or higher
McDowell County
17.6%
McDowell County
17.6%
Unemployment rate
McDowell County
4%
McDowell County
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.