Enrollment
827
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marshall, MO
Marshall Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292041001086
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Sr. High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Sr. High has class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Sr. High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Marshall, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Sr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Sr. High
Marshall Sr. High is a large high school in Marshall, Missouri, enrolling 827 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 95% of Missouri schools and 41% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 93% of state schools at 827 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marshall also operates Bueker Middle (550 students) and Spainhower Primary School (455 students) alongside Marshall Sr. High.
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 Sr. High compares
Marshall Sr. High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 41% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Missouri - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$11,232
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 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 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 9.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.0%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Marshall Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall, which includes Marshall Sr. High.
$11,232
Per student
-13%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 39.3%
Federal 17.6%
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 Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bueker Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spainhower Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benton Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~827 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Sr. High
How many students attend Marshall Sr. High?
Marshall Sr. High has 827 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marshall, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Sr. High is 18:1, which is 41% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Sr. High?
49.4% of students at Marshall Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Sr. High is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Marshall, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Sr. High?
Marshall Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marshall Sr. High rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Sr. High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Marshall, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marshall on the city page.
Is Marshall Sr. High a good school?
Marshall Sr. High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. 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 Marshall?
Besides Marshall Sr. High, Marshall also operates Bueker Middle (550 students), Spainhower Primary School (455 students), and Benton Elem. (200 students). See the Marshall district page for the complete list.
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