- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Marshall County Central High held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 272355001157 · Newfolden, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 13.4:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Newfolden Elementary (93 students)
Marshall County Central High held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Marshall County Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marshall County Central High
215 students
- Newfolden Elem
Newfolden Elementary
93 students
- Viking Element 77
Viking Elementary
77 students
What this shows Marshall County Central High reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall County Central High compares
Marshall County Central High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Marshall County Central Schools reports $14,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~215 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.