Enrollment
246
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marshall, WI
Marshall Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550879001012
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Marshall, WI.
School address
District: Marshall School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550879001012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Elementary
Marshall Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Marshall, Wisconsin, enrolling 246 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.9% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 246 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 439 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #348, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Marshall School District also operates Marshall High (281 students) and Marshall Early Learning Center (251 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 Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 20% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 62% | - | - |
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.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 6.9%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Marshall Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall School District, which includes Marshall Elementary.
$15,370
Per student
+3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 54.3%
Federal 12.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jedi Virtual K-12 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Elementary
How many students attend Marshall Elementary?
Marshall Elementary has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marshall, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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?
30.9% of students at Marshall Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Elementary is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Marshall, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Elementary?
Marshall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Marshall, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marshall on the city page.
Is Marshall Elementary a good school?
Marshall Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin 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 Marshall School District?
Besides Marshall Elementary, Marshall School District also operates Marshall High (281 students), Marshall Early Learning Center (251 students), and Jedi Virtual K-12 (188 students). See the Marshall School District district page for the complete list.
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