Enrollment
251
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshall, WI
Marshall Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550879000569
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Early Learning Center earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marshall, WI.
School address
District: Marshall School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550879000569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Early Learning Center compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Early Learning Center
Marshall Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Marshall, Wisconsin, enrolling 251 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.4% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 251 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 425 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #308, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Marshall School District also operates Marshall High (281 students) and Marshall Elementary (246 students) alongside Marshall Early Learning Center.
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 Early Learning Center compares
Marshall Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Marshall Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall School District, which includes Marshall Early Learning Center.
$15,370
Per student
+3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 54.3%
Federal 12.1%
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 Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jedi Virtual K-12 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~251 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Early Learning Center
How many students attend Marshall Early Learning Center?
Marshall Early Learning Center has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshall, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Early Learning Center is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Early Learning Center?
37.4% of students at Marshall Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Early Learning Center is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Marshall, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Early Learning Center?
Marshall Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Marshall Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marshall, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marshall on the city page.
Is Marshall Early Learning Center a good school?
Marshall Early Learning Center earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 School District?
Besides Marshall Early Learning Center, Marshall School District also operates Marshall High (281 students), Marshall Elementary (246 students), and Jedi Virtual K-12 (188 students). See the Marshall School District district page for the complete list.
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