Enrollment
459
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Primary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Primary
Marshall Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Belton, South Carolina, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 368 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #324, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Anderson 02 also operates Belton Honea Path High (1,069 students) and Honea Path Elementary (571 students) alongside Marshall Primary.
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 Primary compares
Marshall Primary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson 02, which includes Marshall Primary.
$11,854
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 51.1%
Federal 16.7%
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 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
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Marshall Primary a good school?
Marshall Primary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 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.
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