- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasadena, CA
Marshall Fundamental
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Fundamental, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062994004679
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Fundamental earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Fundamental has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Fundamental ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pasadena, CA.
School address
District: Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 062994004679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Marshall Fundamental held near 1,848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 80.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 062994004679 · Pasadena, CA Other · MID · TRAD
1,689 enr · 22.8:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Pasadena High (1,303 students)
Marshall Fundamental held near 1,848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 80.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marshall Fundamental in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marshall Fundamental
1,689 students
- Pasadena High
Pasadena High
1,303 students
- John Muir High
John Muir High
1,206 students
- Blair High
Blair High
1,053 students
- Jackson Elemen 658
Jackson Elementary
658 students
- Sierra Madre E 652
Sierra Madre Elementary
652 students
What this shows Marshall Fundamental reports 1,689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Fundamental compares
Marshall Fundamental held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,689 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,689
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$21,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
White 20.5%
Asian 7.1%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Marshall Fundamental is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Unified reports $21,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshall Fundamental Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Madre Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Fundamental's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Pasadena
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshall Fundamental
How many students attend Marshall Fundamental?
Marshall Fundamental has 1,689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasadena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,849 (2022-23) → 1,848 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Fundamental?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Fundamental is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Fundamental?
62.4% of students at Marshall Fundamental are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Fundamental?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Fundamental is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Pasadena, CA. 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 Fundamental?
Marshall Fundamental has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Fundamental rank among schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Fundamental ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pasadena, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Unified?
Besides Marshall Fundamental, Pasadena Unified also operates Pasadena High (1,303 students), John Muir High (1,206 students), and Blair High (1,053 students). See the Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.