Enrollment
276
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshall, TX
Marshall Ech Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Ech Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482916006750
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Ech Ctr earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Ech Ctr has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Ech Ctr ranks #4 of 4 schools in Marshall, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Ech Ctr compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Ech Ctr
Marshall Ech Ctr is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marshall, Texas, enrolling 276 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 88% of Texas schools and 25% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 91.3% of students qualify for free meals, 47% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 276 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 726 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #676, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 58/100).
The surrounding Marshall Isd spends $10,484 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marshall Isd also operates Marshall H S (1,467 students) and Marshall J H (1,035 students) alongside Marshall Ech Ctr.
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 Ech Ctr compares
Marshall Ech Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Texas average of 61.9%
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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
White 6.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Marshall Ech Ctr is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall Isd, which includes Marshall Ech Ctr.
$10,484
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 28.3%
Federal 24.7%
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 Ech Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Price T Young El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crockett El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Ech Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,467
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Ech Ctr
How many students attend Marshall Ech Ctr?
Marshall Ech Ctr has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshall, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Ech Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Ech Ctr is 18.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Ech Ctr?
91.3% of students at Marshall Ech Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Ech Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Ech Ctr is African American at 50.7% of enrollment, in Marshall, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Ech Ctr?
Marshall Ech Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Marshall Ech Ctr rank among schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Ech Ctr ranks #4 of 4 schools in Marshall, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marshall on the city page.
Is Marshall Ech Ctr a good school?
Marshall Ech Ctr earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas 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 Isd?
Besides Marshall Ech Ctr, Marshall Isd also operates Marshall H S (1,467 students), Marshall J H (1,035 students), and Price T Young El (550 students). See the Marshall Isd district page for the complete list.
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