Enrollment
486
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fowler, CA
Marshall Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061425001641
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Fowler · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Fowler, CA.
School address
District: Fowler Unified · California
NCES ID 061425001641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Elementary
Marshall Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Fowler, California, enrolling 486 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 486 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,082 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,753, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Fowler's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fremont Elementary (473 students): Marshall Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.1:1 vs 26.3:1).
Fowler Unified also operates Fowler High (807 students) and John Sutter Middle (579 students) alongside Marshall Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Marshall Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$15,455
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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
Hispanic or Latino 81.9%
White 7.6%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Marshall Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fowler Unified, which includes Marshall Elementary.
$15,455
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 59.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 Marshall Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Sutter Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malaga Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fowler Academy Continuation | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Fowler
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Elementary
How many students attend Marshall Elementary?
Marshall Elementary has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fowler, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Elementary?
67.3% of students at Marshall Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment, in Fowler, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Elementary?
Marshall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Marshall Elementary rank among public schools in Fowler?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Fowler, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fowler on the city page.
Is Marshall Elementary a good school?
Marshall Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California 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 Fowler Unified?
Besides Marshall Elementary, Fowler Unified also operates Fowler High (807 students), John Sutter Middle (579 students), and Fremont Elementary (473 students). See the Fowler Unified district page for the complete list.
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