- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marcellus, MI
Marcellus Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marcellus Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262274005972
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marcellus Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Marcellus · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcellus Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcellus Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Marcellus, MI.
School address
District: Marcellus Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262274005972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Marcellus Elementary School shrank from 300 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 262274005972 · Marcellus, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 16.5:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Marcellus High School (160 students)
Marcellus Elementary School shrank from 300 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 16.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Marcellus Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marcellus Elementary School
264 students
- Marcellus High
Marcellus High School
160 students
- Marcellus Midd
Marcellus Middle School
136 students
- Volinia Outcom 40
Volinia Outcome Base School
40 students
What this shows Marcellus Elementary School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marcellus Elementary School compares
Marcellus Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$16,406
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Marcellus Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Marcellus Community Schools reports $16,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marcellus Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcellus High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcellus Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Volinia Outcome Base School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcellus Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marcellus Elementary School
How many students attend Marcellus Elementary School?
Marcellus Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marcellus, MI. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcellus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcellus Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Marcellus Elementary School?
60.3% of students at Marcellus Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marcellus Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marcellus Elementary School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Marcellus, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcellus Elementary School?
Marcellus Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Marcellus Elementary School rank among public schools in Marcellus?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcellus Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Marcellus, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marcellus Community Schools?
Besides Marcellus Elementary School, Marcellus Community Schools also operates Marcellus High School (160 students), Marcellus Middle School (136 students), and Volinia Outcome Base School (40 students). See the Marcellus Community Schools district page for the complete list.