- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Lansing, MI
Marble School
Federal NCES profile for Marble School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261260004977
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marble School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in East Lansing · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marble School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marble School ranks #6 of 7 schools in East Lansing, MI.
School address
District: East Lansing School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261260004977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Marble School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 261260004977 · East Lansing, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 16.1:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: East Lansing High School (1,231 students)
Marble School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Marble School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Lansing H
East Lansing High School
1,231 students
- Macdonald Midd
Macdonald Middle School
857 students
- This school 306
Marble School
306 students
- Glencairn Scho 298
Glencairn School
298 students
- Whitehills Ele 286
Whitehills Elementary School
286 students
- Robert L Green 273
Robert L Green Elementary
273 students
What this shows Marble School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marble School compares
Marble 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$13,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Marble School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for East Lansing School District reports $13,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marble School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macdonald Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glencairn School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitehills Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert L Green Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marble School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in East Lansing
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marble School
How many students attend Marble School?
Marble School has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marble School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marble School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Marble School?
38.6% of students at Marble School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marble School?
The largest demographic group at Marble School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in East Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marble School?
Marble School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Marble School rank among schools in East Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Marble School ranks #6 of 7 schools in East Lansing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in East Lansing School District?
Besides Marble School, East Lansing School District also operates East Lansing High School (1,231 students), Macdonald Middle School (857 students), and Glencairn School (298 students). See the East Lansing School District district page for the complete list.