Enrollment
480
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richmond, KY
Glenn R Marshall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glenn R Marshall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210372002032
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenn R Marshall Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenn R Marshall Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenn R Marshall Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Richmond, KY.
School address
District: Madison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210372002032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenn R Marshall Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenn R Marshall Elementary School
Glenn R Marshall Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Richmond, Kentucky, enrolling 480 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.2% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 480 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 518 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #153.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Richmond's elementary schools, it stands alongside Daniel Boone Elementary School (469 students): Glenn R Marshall Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 15.1:1).
Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students) and Madison Southern High School (1,224 students) alongside Glenn R Marshall 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 Glenn R Marshall Elementary School compares
Glenn R Marshall Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,762
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 76.0%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 7.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Glenn R Marshall Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes Glenn R Marshall Elementary School.
$11,762
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 49.3%
Federal 18.5%
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 Glenn R Marshall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Southern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenn R Marshall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Richmond
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Glenn R Marshall Elementary School
How many students attend Glenn R Marshall Elementary School?
Glenn R Marshall Elementary School has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richmond, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenn R Marshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenn R Marshall Elementary School is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Glenn R Marshall Elementary School?
60.2% of students at Glenn R Marshall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenn R Marshall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glenn R Marshall Elementary School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Richmond, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenn R Marshall Elementary School?
Glenn R Marshall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glenn R Marshall Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenn R Marshall Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Richmond, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Richmond on the city page.
Is Glenn R Marshall Elementary School a good school?
Glenn R Marshall Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Madison County?
Besides Glenn R Marshall Elementary School, Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students), Madison Southern High School (1,224 students), and Kirksville Elementary School (662 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.
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