- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orangeburg, SC
Marshall Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450391000864
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Orangeburg · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Orangeburg, SC.
School address
District: Orangeburg · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391000864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Marshall Elementary held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 450391000864 · Orangeburg, SC Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 16.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Orangeburg Wilkinson High (992 students)
Marshall Elementary held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Marshall Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orangeburg Wil
Orangeburg Wilkinson High
992 students
- Lake Marion Hi
Lake Marion High School
692 students
- Edisto Primary
Edisto Primary
635 students
- This school
Marshall Elementary
625 students
- Edisto High
Edisto High
614 students
- William J. Cla
William J. Clark Middle
587 students
What this shows Marshall Elementary reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Elementary compares
Marshall Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,571
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Marshall Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orangeburg reports $16,571 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg Wilkinson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Marion High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edisto Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edisto High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William J. Clark Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Orangeburg
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sheridan Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Whittaker Elementary
Standard public school
325 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Rivelon Elementary
Standard public school
222 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Brookdale Elementary
Standard public school
215 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshall Elementary
How many students attend Marshall Elementary?
Marshall Elementary has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orangeburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 18% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Elementary?
100.0% of students at Marshall Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Elementary is African American at 89.1% of enrollment, in Orangeburg, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Elementary?
Marshall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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).
How does Marshall Elementary rank among schools in Orangeburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Orangeburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orangeburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Orangeburg?
Besides Marshall Elementary, Orangeburg also operates Orangeburg Wilkinson High (992 students), Lake Marion High School (692 students), and Edisto Primary (635 students). See the Orangeburg district page for the complete list.