- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Gardens Elementary School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 262304005991 · Marysville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 24.7:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Marysville High School (806 students)
Gardens Elementary School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gardens Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marysville Hig
Marysville High School
806 students
- Marysville Mid
Marysville Middle School
603 students
- This school
Gardens Elementary School
469 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
460 students
- Morton Element 317
Morton Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Gardens Elementary School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardens Elementary School compares
Gardens Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Marysville Public Schools reports $11,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~469 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.