Enrollment
331
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marysville, WA
Marshall Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530486001847
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Marysville, WA.
School address
District: Marysville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530486001847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Elementary
Marshall Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marysville, Washington, enrolling 331 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 331 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 374 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #52.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Marysville's public schools, it stands alongside Kellogg Marsh Elementary School (468 students): Marshall Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 17.3:1).
Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students) and Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students) alongside Marshall Elementary.
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 compares
Marshall Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Washington - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 5.1%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Marshall Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville School District, which includes Marshall Elementary.
$18,152
Per student
-7%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 63.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Getchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Pilchuck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarcrest School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Totem Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Marysville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kellogg Marsh Elementary School
Standard public school
468 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Lakewood Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Allen Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
437 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Marysville Sd Special
Special-education school
197 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Elementary
How many students attend Marshall Elementary?
Marshall Elementary has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marysville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Elementary?
57.7% of students at Marshall Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Elementary is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Marysville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Elementary?
Marshall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marshall Elementary rank among schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Marysville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marysville on the city page.
Is Marshall Elementary a good school?
Marshall Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Washington schools. 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 Marysville School District?
Besides Marshall Elementary, Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students), Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students), and Cedarcrest School (704 students). See the Marysville School District district page for the complete list.
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