Enrollment
323
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 190948000615
Marshall Elementary School — Dubuque, IA
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 16
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 15:1 Iowa avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Marshall Elementary School reports 323 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Iowa state mean of 15:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 57.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 59% above the Iowa average and 12% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 323 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dubuque Comm School District spends $16,003 per pupil district-wide, below the Iowa average of $17,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.2% from local sources (property taxes), 50.4% from the state, and 14.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marshall Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Iowa state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 15:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 59% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 59% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Iowa — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,003
per pupil, district-wide
— below Iowa avg of $17,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 323 Top 53% in Iowa — larger than 47% of 1,326 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 57.9% +59% vs state
NCES ID 190948000615
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.9%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 323:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.7%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dubuque Comm School District, which includes Marshall Elementary School.
$16,003
Per student
-7%
vs Iowa
Avg $17,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 50.4%
Federal 14.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
Similar other schools in Dubuque
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Carver Elementary School
Standard public school
499 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
John Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Table Mound Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Irving Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Prescott Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Elementary School
How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has 323 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dubuque, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Iowa average of 15:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Elementary School?
57.9% of students at Marshall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Elementary School is White at 69.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dubuque, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.