Enrollment
372
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marinette, WI
Marinette Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Marinette Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550870000999
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marinette Intermediate earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Marinette · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marinette Intermediate has class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marinette Intermediate ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marinette, WI.
School address
District: Marinette School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550870000999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marinette Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marinette Intermediate
Marinette Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Marinette, Wisconsin, enrolling 372 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 297 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #206.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Marinette's elementary schools, it stands alongside Marinette Middle (534 students): Marinette Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 12.7:1).
Marinette School District also operates Marinette High (618 students) and Marinette Middle (534 students) alongside Marinette Intermediate.
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 Marinette Intermediate compares
Marinette Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▲ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Marinette Intermediate is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marinette School District, which includes Marinette Intermediate.
$12,942
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 56.5%
Federal 11.6%
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 Marinette Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinette High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marinette Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marinette Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marinette Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Marinette
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marinette Intermediate
How many students attend Marinette Intermediate?
Marinette Intermediate has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marinette, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marinette Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Marinette Intermediate is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marinette Intermediate?
51.8% of students at Marinette Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marinette Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Marinette Intermediate is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Marinette, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marinette Intermediate?
Marinette Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Marinette Intermediate rank among public schools in Marinette?
By Resource Investment Index, Marinette Intermediate ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marinette, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marinette on the city page.
Is Marinette Intermediate a good school?
Marinette Intermediate earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Marinette School District?
Besides Marinette Intermediate, Marinette School District also operates Marinette High (618 students), Marinette Middle (534 students), and Marinette Primary (390 students). See the Marinette School District district page for the complete list.
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