- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · S Orange, NJ
Marshall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341533002434
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in S Orange · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 5.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in S Orange, NJ.
School address
District: South Orange-Maplewood School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341533002434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Marshall Elementary School grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 341533002434 · S Orange, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 12.3:1 · 5.5% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (1,985 students)
Marshall Elementary School grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Marshall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,985 students
- Maplewood Midd 762
Maplewood Middle School
762 students
- South Orange M 752
South Orange Middle School
752 students
- South Mountain 613
South Mountain Elementary School
613 students
- Clinton Elemen 542
Clinton Elementary School
542 students
- This school 504
Marshall Elementary School
504 students
What this shows Marshall Elementary School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Elementary School compares
Marshall Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.5% | ▼ 81% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$24,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.3%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Marshall Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Orange-Maplewood School District reports $24,186 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Orange Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton 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
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshall Elementary School
How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in S Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Elementary School?
5.5% of students at Marshall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Elementary School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in S Orange, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marshall Elementary School rank among public schools in S Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in S Orange, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Orange-Maplewood School District?
Besides Marshall Elementary School, South Orange-Maplewood School District also operates Columbia High School (1,985 students), Maplewood Middle School (762 students), and South Orange Middle School (752 students). See the South Orange-Maplewood School District district page for the complete list.