- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marinette, WI
Marinette Primary
Federal NCES profile for Marinette Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550870000998
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marinette Primary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Marinette · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marinette Primary has class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marinette Primary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Marinette, WI.
School address
District: Marinette School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550870000998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Marinette Primary grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 550870000998 · Marinette, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 17:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Marinette High (618 students)
Marinette Primary grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Marinette Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marinette High
Marinette High
618 students
- Marinette Midd
Marinette Middle
534 students
- This school
Marinette Primary
390 students
- Marinette Inte
Marinette Intermediate
372 students
What this shows Marinette Primary reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marinette Primary compares
Marinette Primary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,229
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Marinette Primary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Marinette School District reports $13,229 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marinette Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinette High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marinette Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marinette Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marinette Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marinette Primary
How many students attend Marinette Primary?
Marinette Primary has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marinette, WI. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marinette Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marinette Primary is 17:1, which is 18% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marinette Primary?
50.3% of students at Marinette Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marinette Primary?
The largest demographic group at Marinette Primary is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Marinette, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marinette Primary?
Marinette Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Marinette Primary rank among public schools in Marinette?
By Resource Investment Index, Marinette Primary ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Marinette School District?
Besides Marinette Primary, Marinette School District also operates Marinette High (618 students), Marinette Middle (534 students), and Marinette Intermediate (372 students). See the Marinette School District district page for the complete list.