- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joliet, IL
A O Marshall Elem School
Federal NCES profile for A O Marshall Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172058002323
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A O Marshall Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 20
- elementary schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 246
- students enrolled
A O Marshall Elem School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A O Marshall Elem School ranks #5 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Joliet Psd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 172058002323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-167 students YoY
A O Marshall Elem School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-41.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-167 students YoY 172058002323 · Joliet, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 10.7:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students)
A O Marshall Elem School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-41.5%). Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
A O Marshall Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hufford Junior
Hufford Junior High School
1,072 students
- Washington Jr
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
724 students
- Dirksen Junior
Dirksen Junior High School
653 students
- Sator Sanchez
Sator Sanchez Elem School
635 students
- Pershing Elem
Pershing Elem School
621 students
- This school 246
A O Marshall Elem School
246 students
What this shows A O Marshall Elem School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How A O Marshall Elem School compares
A O Marshall Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$22,414
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.1%
African American 11.4%
White 4.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, A O Marshall Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Joliet Psd 86 reports $22,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A O Marshall Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hufford Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dirksen Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sator Sanchez Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A O Marshall Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Joliet
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch
Standard public school
646 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sator Sanchez Elem School
Standard public school
635 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Pershing Elem School
Standard public school
621 students 20:1 students per teacher
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Farragut Elem School
Standard public school
568 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about A O Marshall Elem School
How many students attend A O Marshall Elem School?
A O Marshall Elem School has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joliet, IL. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), down 167.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A O Marshall Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at A O Marshall Elem School is 10.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A O Marshall Elem School?
The largest demographic group at A O Marshall Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A O Marshall Elem School?
A O Marshall Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 A O Marshall Elem School rank among elementary schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, A O Marshall Elem School ranks #5 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Joliet on the city page.
What other schools are in Joliet Psd 86?
Besides A O Marshall Elem School, Joliet Psd 86 also operates Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students), Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm (724 students), and Dirksen Junior High School (653 students). See the Joliet Psd 86 district page for the complete list.