- Enrollment
- 1,387
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Marshall Elementary School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 260756004335 · Byron Center, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 17.8:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron Center High School (1,387 students)
Marshall Elementary School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Marshall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Byron Center H
Byron Center High School
1,387 students
- Byron Center W
Byron Center West Middle School
729 students
- Robert L Nicke
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
705 students
- This school 463
Marshall Elementary School
463 students
- Brown Elementa 438
Brown Elementary School
438 students
- Countryside El 426
Countryside Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Marshall Elementary School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Elementary School compares
Marshall Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Byron Center Public Schools reports $13,529 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.