- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seaside, CA
George C. Marshall Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George C. Marshall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062553003837
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George C. Marshall Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Seaside · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
George C. Marshall Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George C. Marshall Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Seaside, CA.
School address
District: Monterey Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062553003837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
George C. Marshall Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 062553003837 · Seaside, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 22.4:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey High (1,401 students)
George C. Marshall Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George C. Marshall Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monterey High
Monterey High
1,401 students
- Seaside High
Seaside High
1,073 students
- Marina High
Marina High
721 students
- La Mesa
La Mesa
689 students
- Monte Vista
Monte Vista
688 students
- This school 516
George C. Marshall Elementary
516 students
What this shows George C. Marshall Elementary reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How George C. Marshall Elementary compares
George C. Marshall Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$17,464
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
White 31.8%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 10.7%
Asian 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, George C. Marshall Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Monterey Peninsula Unified reports $17,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George C. Marshall Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seaside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marina High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Mesa | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George C. Marshall Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Seaside
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Martin Luther King
Standard public school
548 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
International School of Monterey
Standard public school
439 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula
Standard public school
410 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Ord Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Del Rey Woods Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about George C. Marshall Elementary
How many students attend George C. Marshall Elementary?
George C. Marshall Elementary has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seaside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George C. Marshall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George C. Marshall Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George C. Marshall Elementary?
30.2% of students at George C. Marshall Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George C. Marshall Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George C. Marshall Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment, in Seaside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George C. Marshall Elementary?
George C. Marshall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 George C. Marshall Elementary rank among elementary schools in Seaside?
By Resource Investment Index, George C. Marshall Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Seaside, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Seaside on the city page.
What other schools are in Monterey Peninsula Unified?
Besides George C. Marshall Elementary, Monterey Peninsula Unified also operates Monterey High (1,401 students), Seaside High (1,073 students), and Marina High (721 students). See the Monterey Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.