Enrollment
469
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marysville, MI
Gardens Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gardens Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262304005991
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardens Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardens Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardens Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Marysville, MI.
School address
District: Marysville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262304005991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gardens Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gardens Elementary School
Gardens Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Marysville, Michigan, enrolling 469 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Michigan schools and 41% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.2% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 469 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 534 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #449, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Marysville Public Schools spends $10,518 per pupil, 22% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Marysville Public Schools also operates Marysville High School (806 students) and Marysville Middle School (603 students) alongside Gardens 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 Gardens Elementary School compares
Gardens Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$10,518
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 94.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Gardens Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville Public Schools, which includes Gardens Elementary School.
$10,518
Per student
-22%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 64.9%
Federal 6.6%
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 Gardens Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marysville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardens Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~469 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gardens Elementary School
How many students attend Gardens Elementary School?
Gardens Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marysville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardens Elementary School is 24.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gardens Elementary School?
24.2% of students at Gardens Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardens Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gardens Elementary School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Marysville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardens Elementary School?
Gardens Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gardens Elementary School rank among schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardens Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Marysville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marysville on the city page.
Is Gardens Elementary School a good school?
Gardens Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan 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 Marysville Public Schools?
Besides Gardens Elementary School, Marysville Public Schools also operates Marysville High School (806 students), Marysville Middle School (603 students), and Washington Elementary School (460 students). See the Marysville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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