Enrollment
554
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshfield, WI
Grant Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grant Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550882001016
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Marshfield · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Marshfield, WI.
School address
District: Marshfield Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550882001016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grant Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grant Elementary
Grant Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Marshfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 554 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.0% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 554 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 434 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #364, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 554 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Marshfield's public schools, it stands alongside Washington Elementary (316 students): Grant Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 15.8:1).
Marshfield Unified School District also operates Marshfield High (1,181 students) and Marshfield Middle (537 students) alongside Grant Elementary.
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 Grant Elementary compares
Grant Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$14,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Grant Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshfield Unified School District, which includes Grant Elementary.
$14,070
Per student
-6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 46.7%
Federal 10.7%
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 Grant Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshfield Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Marshfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
316 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
295 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Marshfield K4
Standard public school
158 students 39.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~554 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grant Elementary
How many students attend Grant Elementary?
Grant Elementary has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshfield, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant Elementary?
30.0% of students at Grant Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grant Elementary is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Marshfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elementary?
Grant Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Grant Elementary rank among schools in Marshfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Marshfield, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marshfield on the city page.
Is Grant Elementary a good school?
Grant Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin 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 Marshfield Unified School District?
Besides Grant Elementary, Marshfield Unified School District also operates Marshfield High (1,181 students), Marshfield Middle (537 students), and Washington Elementary (316 students). See the Marshfield Unified School District district page for the complete list.
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