Enrollment
408
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 421158000981
Marshall Math Science Academy — Harrisburg, PA
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Math Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Harrisburg City Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
67.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+398% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Marshall Math Science Academy reports 408 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 67.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 398% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 323% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% above the Pennsylvania average and 92% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 816 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Harrisburg City Sd spends $23,917 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.6% from local sources (property taxes), 50.1% from the state, and 17.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marshall Math Science Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 67.2:1 | ▲ 398% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 41% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
67.2:1
students per teacher
— 398% above state mean
Top 100% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,917
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 816 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 408 Top 41% in Pennsylvania — larger than 59% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 67.2:1 +398% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.3% +71% vs state
NCES ID 421158000981
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 816:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 50
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrisburg City Sd, which includes Marshall Math Science Academy.
$23,917
Per student
+5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 67.2:1, which is 398% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 323% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Harrisburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Math Science Academy?
Marshall Math Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.