- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gilman, IA
East Marshall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Marshall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190004000121
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Marshall Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 157
- students enrolled
East Marshall Middle 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 190004000121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
East Marshall Middle School shrank from 165 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 190004000121 · Gilman, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 14.3:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: East Marshall Elementary School (242 students)
East Marshall Middle School shrank from 165 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
East Marshall Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Marshall
East Marshall Elementary School
242 students
- East Marshall
East Marshall Senior High School
217 students
- This school
East Marshall Middle School
157 students
What this shows East Marshall Middle School reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Marshall Middle School compares
East Marshall Middle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Iowa - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$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 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, East Marshall Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Marshall Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Marshall Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Marshall Middle 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Marshall Middle School
How many students attend East Marshall Middle School?
East Marshall Middle School has 157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gilman, IA. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Marshall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Marshall Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% 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 Middle School?
30.3% of students at East Marshall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Marshall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Marshall Middle School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Gilman, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Marshall Middle School?
East Marshall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Middle School, East Marshall Comm School District also operates East Marshall Elementary School (242 students) and East Marshall Senior High School (217 students). See the East Marshall Comm School District district page for the complete list.