Enrollment
394
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stockton, CA
John Marshall Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Marshall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063801011778
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Marshall Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #11 of 83
- elementary schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 73.2%
- 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 #11 of 83 elementary schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: Stockton Unified · California
NCES ID 063801011778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Marshall Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Marshall Elementary
John Marshall Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Stockton, California, enrolling 394 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,842 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #758.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Stockton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Great Valley Elementary (983 students): John Marshall Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 27.3:1).
Stockton Unified also operates Edison High (2,355 students) and Franklin High (2,065 students) alongside John Marshall 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 John Marshall Elementary compares
John Marshall Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.1%
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
$16,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
Asian 15.5%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 5.3%
White 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, John Marshall Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stockton Unified, which includes John Marshall Elementary.
$16,374
Per student
-1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 69.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 John Marshall Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stagg Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Commodore Stockton Skills | 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
- 2,355
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,065
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar elementary schools in Stockton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Great Valley Elementary
Standard public school
983 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Commodore Stockton Skills
Standard public school
971 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
King Elementary
Standard public school
942 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Wilhelmina Henry Elementary
Standard public school
881 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
John C. Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Manlio Silva Elementary
Standard public school
799 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John Marshall Elementary
How many students attend John Marshall Elementary?
John Marshall Elementary has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stockton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Marshall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Marshall Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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?
73.2% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Marshall Elementary?
John Marshall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 John Marshall Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, John Marshall Elementary ranks #11 of 83 elementary schools in Stockton, 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 Stockton on the city page.
Is John Marshall Elementary a good school?
John Marshall Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Stockton Unified?
Besides John Marshall Elementary, Stockton Unified also operates Edison High (2,355 students), Franklin High (2,065 students), and Cesar Chavez High (2,021 students). See the Stockton Unified district page for the complete list.
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