Enrollment
264
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marcellus Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marcellus Elementary School
Marcellus Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marcellus, Michigan, enrolling 264 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 264 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 499 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #422, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Marcellus Community Schools also operates Marcellus High School (160 students) and Marcellus Middle School (136 students) alongside Marcellus Elementary School.
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 Marcellus Elementary School compares
Marcellus Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marcellus Community Schools, which includes Marcellus Elementary School.
$13,508
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.1%
Federal 16.6%
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 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
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~264 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Marcellus on the city page.
Is Marcellus Elementary School a good school?
Marcellus Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan 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 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.
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