- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wichita, KS
Marshall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201299001908
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 17
- middle schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Middle School ranks #4 of 17 middle schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Marshall Middle School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.3 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 201299001908 · Wichita, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 14.9:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Marshall Middle School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.3 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Marshall Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 596
Marshall Middle School
596 students
What this shows Marshall Middle School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Middle School compares
Marshall Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 95% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Kansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$15,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.4%
White 20.8%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Marshall Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshall Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Wichita
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Truesdell Middle School
Standard public school
924 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Curtis Middle School
Standard public school
846 students 13:1 students per teacher
Wilbur Middle School
Standard public school
822 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Middle School
Standard public school
760 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Robinson Middle School
Standard public school
682 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Mead Middle School
Standard public school
678 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshall Middle School
How many students attend Marshall Middle School?
Marshall Middle School has 596 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Middle School?
83.3% of students at Marshall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Middle School?
Marshall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Middle School ranks #4 of 17 middle schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Marshall Middle School, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.