Enrollment
463
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Byron Center, MI
Marshall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260756004335
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Byron Center · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Byron Center, MI.
School address
District: Byron Center Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260756004335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Elementary School
Marshall Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Byron Center, Michigan, enrolling 463 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.2% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 463 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 507 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #438, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Byron Center Public Schools also operates Byron Center High School (1,387 students) and Byron Center West Middle School (729 students) alongside Marshall Elementary School.
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 School compares
Marshall Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$12,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
White 74.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 5.2%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Marshall Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Byron Center Public Schools, which includes Marshall Elementary School.
$12,206
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 51.6%
Federal 9.5%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Center High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Center West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert L Nickels Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Countryside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,387
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Elementary School
How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Byron Center, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Elementary School?
22.2% of students at Marshall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Elementary School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Byron Center, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marshall Elementary School rank among schools in Byron Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Byron Center, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Byron Center on the city page.
Is Marshall Elementary School a good school?
Marshall Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan 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 Byron Center Public Schools?
Besides Marshall Elementary School, Byron Center Public Schools also operates Byron Center High School (1,387 students), Byron Center West Middle School (729 students), and Robert L Nickels Intermediate School (705 students). See the Byron Center Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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