Enrollment
217
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Le Grand, IA
East Marshall Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for East Marshall Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190004000117
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Marshall Senior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 217
- students enrolled
East Marshall Senior High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Marshall Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190004000117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Marshall Senior High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Marshall Senior High School
East Marshall Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Le Grand, Iowa, enrolling 217 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 217 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.
Among 362 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #299, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
East Marshall Comm School District also operates East Marshall Elementary School (242 students) and East Marshall Middle School (157 students) alongside East Marshall Senior High 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 Senior High School compares
East Marshall Senior High 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Iowa - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, East Marshall Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Marshall Comm School District, which includes East Marshall Senior High 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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Marshall Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Marshall Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Marshall Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high 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 (~217 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Marshall Senior High School
How many students attend East Marshall Senior High School?
East Marshall Senior High School has 217 students enrolled. It is a high school in Le Grand, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Marshall Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Marshall Senior High School is 16.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Marshall Senior High School?
27.9% of students at East Marshall Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Marshall Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at East Marshall Senior High School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Le Grand, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Marshall Senior High School?
East Marshall Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is East Marshall Senior High School a good school?
East Marshall Senior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. 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 Senior High School, East Marshall Comm School District also operates East Marshall Elementary School (242 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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