Enrollment
242
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Marshall Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Marshall Elementary School
East Marshall Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Laurel, Iowa, enrolling 242 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 381 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #238.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
East Marshall Comm School District also operates East Marshall Senior High School (217 students) and East Marshall Middle School (157 students) alongside East Marshall Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Marshall Elementary School compares
East Marshall Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,264
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Marshall Comm School District, which includes East Marshall Elementary School.
$11,264
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.2%
State 35.0%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~242 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is East Marshall Elementary School a good school?
East Marshall Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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