- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Marshall Math Science Academy shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 421158000981 · Harrisburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 68:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisburg Hs (1,343 students)
Marshall Math Science Academy shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Marshall Math Science Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisburg Hs
Harrisburg Hs
1,343 students
- Camp Curtin Ac
Camp Curtin Academy
724 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Sch
678 students
- Melrose Sch 536
Melrose Sch
536 students
- Foose Sch 522
Foose Sch
522 students
- This school 408
Marshall Math Science Academy
408 students
What this shows Marshall Math Science Academy reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Math Science Academy compares
Marshall Math Science Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,828
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Harrisburg City Sd reports $18,828 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~408 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.