- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshall, MI
Gordon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262297005981
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gordon Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Marshall, MI.
School address
District: Marshall Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262297005981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Gordon Elementary School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 262297005981 · Marshall, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 15.8:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall High School (787 students)
Gordon Elementary School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gordon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall High
Marshall High School
787 students
- Marshall Middl
Marshall Middle School
541 students
- Walters Elemen 293
Walters Elementary
293 students
- Hughes Element 261
Hughes Elementary School
261 students
- This school 252
Gordon Elementary School
252 students
- Harrington Ele 236
Harrington Elementary School
236 students
What this shows Gordon Elementary School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordon Elementary School compares
Gordon 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$14,707
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Gordon Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Marshall Public Schools reports $14,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gordon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walters Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hughes Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrington Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gordon Elementary School
How many students attend Gordon Elementary School?
Gordon Elementary School has 252 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshall, MI. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Gordon Elementary School?
35.5% of students at Gordon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Marshall, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Elementary School?
Gordon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Gordon Elementary School rank among schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Marshall, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marshall on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall Public Schools?
Besides Gordon Elementary School, Marshall Public Schools also operates Marshall High School (787 students), Marshall Middle School (541 students), and Walters Elementary (293 students). See the Marshall Public Schools district page for the complete list.