Enrollment
186
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marshall, IL
Marshall Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172487002696
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Jr High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 186
- students enrolled
Marshall Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Jr High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Marshall, IL.
School address
District: Marshall Cusd 2c · Illinois
NCES ID 172487002696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Jr High School
Marshall Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Marshall, Illinois, enrolling 186 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 186 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Marshall Cusd 2c spends $11,624 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Marshall Cusd 2c also operates Marshall High School (350 students) and North Elem School (339 students) alongside Marshall Jr High School.
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 Jr High School compares
Marshall Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$11,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Marshall Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall Cusd 2c, which includes Marshall Jr High School.
$11,624
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 55.6%
Federal 12.6%
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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Jr High School
How many students attend Marshall Jr High School?
Marshall Jr High School has 186 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marshall, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Jr High School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Jr High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Marshall, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Jr High School?
Marshall Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Jr High School rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Jr High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Marshall, IL. 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 Jr High School a good school?
Marshall Jr High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Cusd 2c?
Besides Marshall Jr High School, Marshall Cusd 2c also operates Marshall High School (350 students), North Elem School (339 students), and South Elem School (306 students). See the Marshall Cusd 2c district page for the complete list.
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