Enrollment
47
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hagerstown, MD
Marshall Street School
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240066001289
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Street School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #7 of 14
- schools in Hagerstown · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Street School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Street School ranks #7 of 14 schools in Hagerstown, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Street School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Street School
Marshall Street School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Hagerstown, Maryland, enrolling 47 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.4:1, Marshall Street School is leaner than roughly 99% of Maryland schools and 77% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.6% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Maryland schools, with 47 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Washington County Public Schools spends $15,838 per pupil, 23% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hagerstown's public schools, it stands alongside Pangborn Elementary (749 students): Marshall Street School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (3.4:1 vs 15:1).
Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students) and North Hagerstown High (1,583 students) alongside Marshall Street School.
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 Street School compares
Marshall Street School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.4:1 | ▼ 77% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 13% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.4:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 1% in Maryland - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$15,838
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 12.8%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Marshall Street School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County Public Schools, which includes Marshall Street School.
$15,838
Per student
-23%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 53.7%
Federal 15.3%
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 Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Hagerstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pangborn Elementary
Standard public school
749 students 15:1 students per teacher
Salem Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Rockland Woods Elementary
Standard public school
655 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
Standard public school
579 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Lincolnshire Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Jonathan Hager Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~47 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Street School
How many students attend Marshall Street School?
Marshall Street School has 47 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Hagerstown, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Street School is 3.4:1, which is 77% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 78% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Street School?
55.6% of students at Marshall Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Street School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Street School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Hagerstown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Street School?
Marshall Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marshall Street School rank among schools in Hagerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Street School ranks #7 of 14 schools in Hagerstown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hagerstown on the city page.
Is Marshall Street School a good school?
Marshall Street School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland. 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 Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Marshall Street School, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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