- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel, IA
East Marshall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Marshall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190004000132
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Marshall Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 242
- students enrolled
East Marshall Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Marshall Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190004000132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
East Marshall Elementary School shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 190004000132 · Laurel, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 13.4:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: East Marshall Senior High School (217 students)
East Marshall Elementary School shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
East Marshall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Marshall Elementary School
242 students
- East Marshall
East Marshall Senior High School
217 students
- East Marshall
East Marshall Middle School
157 students
What this shows East Marshall Elementary School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Marshall Elementary School compares
East Marshall Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▲ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, East Marshall Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for East Marshall Comm School District reports $12,516 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Marshall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Marshall Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Marshall Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Marshall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other 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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Marshall Elementary School
How many students attend East Marshall Elementary School?
East Marshall Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurel, IA. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Marshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Marshall Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Marshall Elementary School?
38.2% of students at East Marshall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Marshall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Marshall Elementary School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Laurel, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Marshall Elementary School?
East Marshall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in East Marshall Comm School District?
Besides East Marshall Elementary School, East Marshall Comm School District also operates East Marshall Senior High School (217 students) and East Marshall Middle School (157 students). See the East Marshall Comm School District district page for the complete list.