- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norristown, PA
Marshall Street El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Street El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421698003408
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Street El Sch earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in Norristown · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Street El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Street El Sch ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Norristown, PA.
School address
District: Norristown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421698003408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Marshall Street El Sch held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 421698003408 · Norristown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 13.9:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Norristown Area Hs (2,256 students)
Marshall Street El Sch held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Marshall Street El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norristown Are
Norristown Area Hs
2,256 students
- East Norriton 836
East Norriton Ms
836 students
- Eisenhower Ms 781
Eisenhower Ms
781 students
- Stewart Ms 695
Stewart Ms
695 students
- This school 585
Marshall Street El Sch
585 students
- Whitehall El S 503
Whitehall El Sch
503 students
What this shows Marshall Street El Sch reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Street El Sch compares
Marshall Street El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$18,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 585 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
African American 27.5%
Two or More 12.3%
White 7.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Marshall Street El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Norristown Area Sd reports $18,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshall Street El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Norriton Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehall El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Street El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Norristown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
East Norriton Ms
Standard public school
836 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Ms
Standard public school
781 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Stewart Ms
Standard public school
695 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Whitehall El Sch
Standard public school
503 students 14:1 students per teacher
Paul V Fly El Sch
Standard public school
452 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Woodland El Sch
Standard public school
427 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshall Street El Sch
How many students attend Marshall Street El Sch?
Marshall Street El Sch has 585 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norristown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Street El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Street El Sch is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Street El Sch?
99.8% of students at Marshall Street El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Street El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Street El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Norristown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Street El Sch?
Marshall Street El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Street El Sch rank among elementary schools in Norristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Street El Sch ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Norristown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Norristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Norristown Area Sd?
Besides Marshall Street El Sch, Norristown Area Sd also operates Norristown Area Hs (2,256 students), East Norriton Ms (836 students), and Eisenhower Ms (781 students). See the Norristown Area Sd district page for the complete list.