- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Marquette Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marquette Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262484006148
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marquette Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #10 of 19
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marquette Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marquette Elementary School ranks #10 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Muskegon Public Schools of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262484006148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-154 students YoY
Marquette Elementary School shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-32.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-154 students YoY 262484006148 · Muskegon, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 10.8:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Muskegon High School (1,003 students)
Marquette Elementary School shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-32.5%). Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Marquette Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muskegon High
Muskegon High School
1,003 students
- Muskegon Middl
Muskegon Middle School
774 students
- Bunker Element
Bunker Elementary
451 students
- Oakview Elemen
Oakview Elementary School
438 students
- This school 367
Marquette Elementary School
367 students
- Moon Elementar 246
Moon Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Marquette Elementary School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marquette Elementary School compares
Marquette 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
93.2%
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
$19,051
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.1%
White 13.4%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Marquette Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Muskegon Public Schools of the City of reports $19,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marquette Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muskegon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunker Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marquette Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Muskegon
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marquette Elementary School
How many students attend Marquette Elementary School?
Marquette Elementary School has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskegon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 154.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marquette Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marquette Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 38% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% 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 Marquette Elementary School?
87.6% of students at Marquette Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marquette Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marquette Elementary School is African American at 62.1% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marquette Elementary School?
Marquette Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Marquette Elementary School rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Marquette Elementary School ranks #10 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskegon on the city page.
What other schools are in Muskegon Public Schools of the City of?
Besides Marquette Elementary School, Muskegon Public Schools of the City of also operates Muskegon High School (1,003 students), Muskegon Middle School (774 students), and Bunker Elementary (451 students). See the Muskegon Public Schools of the City of district page for the complete list.