- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westminster, CA
John Marshall Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Marshall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061488001860
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Marshall Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 12
- elementary schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John Marshall Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Marshall Elementary ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Westminster, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
John Marshall Elementary held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 061488001860 · Westminster, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 20.2:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
John Marshall Elementary held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Marshall Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- Bolsa Grande H
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- Pacifica High
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- This school 323
John Marshall Elementary
323 students
What this shows John Marshall Elementary reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Marshall Elementary compares
John Marshall Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$20,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
Asian 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 5.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, John Marshall Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Marshall Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Marshall Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Westminster
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eastwood Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Leo Carrillo Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Willmore Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Westmont Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 22:1 students per teacher
Post Elementary
Standard public school
338 students 26:1 students per teacher
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Marshall Elementary
How many students attend John Marshall Elementary?
John Marshall Elementary has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westminster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Marshall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Marshall Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 John Marshall Elementary?
72.1% of students at John Marshall Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Marshall Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Marshall Elementary is Asian at 47.4% of enrollment, in Westminster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Marshall Elementary?
John Marshall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 John Marshall Elementary rank among elementary schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, John Marshall Elementary ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Westminster, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden Grove Unified?
Besides John Marshall Elementary, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), La Quinta High (2,041 students), and Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.