- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshall, AR
Marshall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050948000692
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 284
- students enrolled
Marshall Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Searcy County School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050948000692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Marshall Elementary School shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-21.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 050948000692 · Marshall, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 14.9:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall High School (353 students)
Marshall Elementary School shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-21.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Marshall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall High
Marshall High School
353 students
- This school
Marshall Elementary School
284 students
- Leslie Element
Leslie Elementary School
170 students
What this shows Marshall Elementary School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Elementary School compares
Marshall Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 59% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,455
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Marshall Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Searcy County School District reports $14,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leslie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshall Elementary School
How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshall, AR. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Elementary School?
99.0% of students at Marshall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Elementary School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Marshall, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Searcy County School District?
Besides Marshall Elementary School, Searcy County School District also operates Marshall High School (353 students) and Leslie Elementary School (170 students). See the Searcy County School District district page for the complete list.