Enrollment
215
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newfolden, MN
Marshall County Central High
Federal NCES profile for Marshall County Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272355001157
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall County Central High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 215
- students enrolled
Marshall County Central High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marshall County Central Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272355001157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall County Central High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall County Central High
Marshall County Central High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Newfolden, Minnesota, enrolling 215 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 215 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Marshall County Central Schools also operates Newfolden Elementary (93 students) and Viking Elementary (77 students) alongside Marshall County Central High.
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 Marshall County Central High compares
Marshall County Central High on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$14,205
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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 94.0%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Marshall County Central High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall County Central Schools, which includes Marshall County Central High.
$14,205
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 70.9%
Federal 10.0%
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 Marshall County Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfolden Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viking Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall County Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall County Central High
How many students attend Marshall County Central High?
Marshall County Central High has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newfolden, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall County Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall County Central High is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Marshall County Central High?
23.8% of students at Marshall County Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall County Central High?
The largest demographic group at Marshall County Central High is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Newfolden, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall County Central High?
Marshall County Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Marshall County Central High a good school?
Marshall County Central High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota 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 Marshall County Central Schools?
Besides Marshall County Central High, Marshall County Central Schools also operates Newfolden Elementary (93 students) and Viking Elementary (77 students). See the Marshall County Central Schools district page for the complete list.
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