Enrollment
408
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrisburg, PA
Marshall Math Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Math Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421158000981
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Math Science Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #20 of 22
- elementary schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 68:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Math Science Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Math Science Academy ranks #20 of 22 elementary schools in Harrisburg, PA.
School address
District: Harrisburg City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421158000981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
68:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+400% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Math Science Academy compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Math Science Academy
Marshall Math Science Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run heavy: 68:1 is larger than about 99% of Pennsylvania schools and 400% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 520 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #480, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 816 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Harrisburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch (792 students): Marshall Math Science Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (68:1 vs 18.4:1).
Harrisburg City Sd also operates Harrisburg Hs (1,343 students) and Camp Curtin Academy (724 students) alongside Marshall Math Science Academy.
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 Math Science Academy compares
Marshall Math Science Academy on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 68:1 | ▲ 400% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
68:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
68:1
students per teacher
- 400% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$16,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 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
African American 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
White 4.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Marshall Math Science Academy is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrisburg City Sd, which includes Marshall Math Science Academy.
$16,794
Per student
-7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 50.1%
Federal 17.3%
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 Math Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camp Curtin Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melrose Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foose Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Math Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Harrisburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
Standard public school
792 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Sara Lindemuth El Sch
Standard public school
758 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
North Side El Sch
Standard public school
722 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Paxtonia El Sch
Standard public school
682 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
South Side El Sch
Standard public school
603 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
West Hanover El Sch
Standard public school
589 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Math Science Academy
How many students attend Marshall Math Science Academy?
Marshall Math Science Academy has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrisburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Math Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Math Science Academy is 68:1, which is 400% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 333% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Math Science Academy?
99.3% of students at Marshall Math Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Math Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Math Science Academy is African American at 49.8% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Math Science Academy?
Marshall Math Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Math Science Academy rank among elementary schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Math Science Academy ranks #20 of 22 elementary schools in Harrisburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Harrisburg on the city page.
Is Marshall Math Science Academy a good school?
Marshall Math Science Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania 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 Harrisburg City Sd?
Besides Marshall Math Science Academy, Harrisburg City Sd also operates Harrisburg Hs (1,343 students), Camp Curtin Academy (724 students), and Benjamin Franklin Sch (678 students). See the Harrisburg City Sd district page for the complete list.
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