- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292041001086
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Marshall Sr. High held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 56.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 292041001086 · Marshall, MO High · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 18:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bueker Middle (550 students)
Marshall Sr. High held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 56.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Marshall Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marshall Sr. High
827 students
- Bueker Middle
Bueker Middle
550 students
- Spainhower Pri
Spainhower Primary School
455 students
- Benton Elem. 200
Benton Elem.
200 students
- Eastwood Elem. 148
Eastwood Elem.
148 students
- Southeast Elem 121
Southeast Elem.
121 students
What this shows Marshall Sr. High reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Sr. High compares
Marshall Sr. High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Marshall reports $11,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~827 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
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 45/100 (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 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.
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.