- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Marshall Elementary held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 061425001641 · Fowler, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 23.1:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Fowler High (807 students)
Marshall Elementary held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marshall Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fowler High
Fowler High
807 students
- John Sutter Mi
John Sutter Middle
579 students
- This school
Marshall Elementary
486 students
- Fremont Elemen
Fremont Elementary
473 students
- Malaga Element 192
Malaga Elementary
192 students
- Fowler Academy 22
Fowler Academy Continuation
22 students
What this shows Marshall Elementary reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Elementary compares
Marshall Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,562
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Fowler Unified reports $16,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~486 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.