- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belton, SC
Marshall Primary
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450081000079
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Primary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Primary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Primary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Belton, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450081000079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Marshall Primary held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 450081000079 · Belton, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 15.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Belton Honea Path High (1,069 students)
Marshall Primary held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Marshall Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belton Honea P
Belton Honea Path High
1,069 students
- Honea Path Ele
Honea Path Elementary
571 students
- This school
Marshall Primary
459 students
- Belton Middle
Belton Middle
455 students
- Belton Element 379
Belton Elementary
379 students
- Honea Path Mid 278
Honea Path Middle
278 students
What this shows Marshall Primary reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Primary compares
Marshall Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$12,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
African American 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Marshall Primary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Anderson 02 reports $12,659 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshall Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Honea Path High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Honea Path Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belton Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belton Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Honea Path Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marshall Primary
How many students attend Marshall Primary?
Marshall Primary has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Primary is 15.3:1, which is 7% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Primary?
100.0% of students at Marshall Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Primary?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Primary is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Belton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Primary?
Marshall Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Primary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Belton, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belton on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 02?
Besides Marshall Primary, Anderson 02 also operates Belton Honea Path High (1,069 students), Honea Path Elementary (571 students), and Belton Middle (455 students). See the Anderson 02 district page for the complete list.