Enrollment
1,689
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Fundamental compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Fundamental
Marshall Fundamental is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Pasadena, California, enrolling 1,689 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.4% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,689 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 361 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (21%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pasadena's public schools, it stands alongside Blair High (1,053 students): Marshall Fundamental is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.8:1 vs 19.9:1).
Pasadena Unified also operates Pasadena High (1,303 students) and John Muir High (1,206 students) alongside Marshall Fundamental.
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 Fundamental compares
Marshall Fundamental on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,889
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasadena Unified, which includes Marshall Fundamental.
$17,889
Per student
+8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 40.3%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,689 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Marshall Fundamental a good school?
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. 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 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.
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