- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabeth, NJ
John Marshal School No. 20
Federal NCES profile for John Marshal School No. 20, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340459005520
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Marshal School No. 20 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John Marshal School No. 20 has class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Marshal School No. 20 ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459005520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
John Marshal School No. 20 held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 340459005520 · Elizabeth, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 13.7:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
John Marshal School No. 20 held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
John Marshal School No. 20 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John E. Dwyer
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
1,348 students
- Admiral Willia
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
1,272 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
1,268 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
1,144 students
- William F. Hal
William F. Halloran School No.22
1,140 students
- This school 452
John Marshal School No. 20
452 students
What this shows John Marshal School No. 20 reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Marshal School No. 20 compares
John Marshal School No. 20 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 169% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 169% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$24,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
African American 24.1%
White 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, John Marshal School No. 20 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Marshal School No. 20 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Marshal School No. 20's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Elizabeth
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Marshal School No. 20
How many students attend John Marshal School No. 20?
John Marshal School No. 20 has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Marshal School No. 20?
The student-teacher ratio at John Marshal School No. 20 is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Marshal School No. 20?
79.7% of students at John Marshal School No. 20 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Marshal School No. 20?
The largest demographic group at John Marshal School No. 20 is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Marshal School No. 20?
John Marshal School No. 20 has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 John Marshal School No. 20 rank among elementary schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, John Marshal School No. 20 ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Elizabeth, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides John Marshal School No. 20, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.