Enrollment
367
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marquette Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marquette Elementary School
Marquette Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 367 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Marquette Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Michigan schools and 38% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 87.6% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 367 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 401 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and White (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 93.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 116 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 367 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Muskegon's public schools, it stands alongside Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students): Marquette Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 16.7:1).
Muskegon Public Schools of the City of also operates Muskegon High School (1,003 students) and Muskegon Middle School (774 students) alongside Marquette 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 Marquette Elementary School compares
Marquette 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,994
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskegon Public Schools of the City of, which includes Marquette Elementary School.
$15,994
Per student
+18%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 49.8%
Federal 27.8%
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 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
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- 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
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 (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Marquette Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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