- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quincy, MA
Clifford H Marshall Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clifford H Marshall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250987001220
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifford H Marshall Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #10 of 12
- elementary schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 535
- students enrolled
Clifford H Marshall Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford H Marshall Elementary ranks #10 of 12 elementary schools in Quincy, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Clifford H Marshall Elementary held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 250987001220 · Quincy, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Quincy High (1,520 students)
Clifford H Marshall Elementary held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Clifford H Marshall Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Quincy H
North Quincy High
1,520 students
- Quincy High
Quincy High
1,514 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
671 students
- Atlantic Middl 601
Atlantic Middle
601 students
- Lincoln-Hancoc 565
Lincoln-Hancock Community School
565 students
- This school 535
Clifford H Marshall Elementary
535 students
What this shows Clifford H Marshall Elementary reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifford H Marshall Elementary compares
Clifford H Marshall Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$20,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 36.8%
White 24.7%
African American 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Clifford H Marshall Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Quincy reports $20,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifford H Marshall Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Quincy High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quincy High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atlantic Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Hancock Community School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifford H Marshall Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Quincy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln-Hancock Community School
Standard public school
565 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
South West Middle School
Standard public school
449 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Point Webster Middle
Standard public school
377 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Montclair
Standard public school
365 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Beechwood Knoll Elementary
Standard public school
343 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Squantum
Standard public school
343 students 11.8:1 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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifford H Marshall Elementary
How many students attend Clifford H Marshall Elementary?
Clifford H Marshall Elementary has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quincy, MA. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifford H Marshall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifford H Marshall Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifford H Marshall Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clifford H Marshall Elementary is Asian at 36.8% of enrollment, in Quincy, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifford H Marshall Elementary?
Clifford H Marshall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Clifford H Marshall Elementary rank among elementary schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford H Marshall Elementary ranks #10 of 12 elementary schools in Quincy, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Quincy on the city page.
What other schools are in Quincy?
Besides Clifford H Marshall Elementary, Quincy also operates North Quincy High (1,520 students), Quincy High (1,514 students), and Central Middle (671 students). See the Quincy district page for the complete list.