- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marcellus, MI
Marcellus High School
Federal NCES profile for Marcellus High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262274005973
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marcellus High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Marcellus · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcellus High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcellus High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marcellus, MI.
School address
District: Marcellus Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262274005973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Marcellus High School held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 262274005973 · Marcellus, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 14.5:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Marcellus Elementary School (264 students)
Marcellus High School held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Marcellus High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marcellus Elem
Marcellus Elementary School
264 students
- This school
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 High School reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marcellus High School compares
Marcellus High 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Marcellus High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcellus Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcellus Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Volinia Outcome Base School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcellus High 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 high 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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marcellus High School
How many students attend Marcellus High School?
Marcellus High School has 160 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marcellus, MI. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcellus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcellus High School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% lower 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 High School?
54.3% of students at Marcellus High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marcellus High School?
The largest demographic group at Marcellus High School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Marcellus, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcellus High School?
Marcellus High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marcellus High School rank among public schools in Marcellus?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcellus High School ranks #1 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 High School, Marcellus Community Schools also operates Marcellus Elementary School (264 students), Marcellus Middle School (136 students), and Volinia Outcome Base School (40 students). See the Marcellus Community Schools district page for the complete list.