- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshall, MI
Hughes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hughes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262297005982
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hughes Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hughes Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Marshall, MI.
School address
District: Marshall Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262297005982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Hughes Elementary School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 262297005982 · Marshall, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 15.4:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall High School (787 students)
Hughes Elementary School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hughes 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
- This school 261
Hughes Elementary School
261 students
- Gordon Element 252
Gordon Elementary School
252 students
- Harrington Ele 236
Harrington Elementary School
236 students
What this shows Hughes Elementary School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hughes Elementary School compares
Hughes 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 66% | - | - |
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.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Hughes 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 Hughes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walters Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gordon Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrington Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hughes 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
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hughes Elementary School
How many students attend Hughes Elementary School?
Hughes Elementary School has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshall, MI. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughes Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 Hughes Elementary School?
46.7% of students at Hughes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hughes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hughes Elementary School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Marshall, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hughes Elementary School?
Hughes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hughes Elementary School rank among schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Elementary School ranks #4 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 Hughes 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.