Enrollment
1,629
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marshalltown, IA
Marshalltown High School
Federal NCES profile for Marshalltown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191872001091
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshalltown High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Marshalltown · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshalltown High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshalltown High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Marshalltown, IA.
School address
District: Marshalltown Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191872001091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshalltown High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshalltown High School
Marshalltown High School is a large high school in Marshalltown, Iowa, enrolling 1,629 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,629 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Marshalltown Comm School District also operates B R Miller Middle School (736 students) and Lenihan Intermediate School (655 students) alongside Marshalltown High 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 Marshalltown High School compares
Marshalltown High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,629 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,629
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Iowa - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$12,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%
White 30.5%
Asian 5.2%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Marshalltown High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshalltown Comm School District, which includes Marshalltown High School.
$12,166
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 59.6%
Federal 14.8%
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 Marshalltown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| B R Miller Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lenihan Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshalltown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,629 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marshalltown High School
How many students attend Marshalltown High School?
Marshalltown High School has 1,629 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marshalltown, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshalltown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshalltown High School is 16:1, which is 8% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshalltown High School?
47.5% of students at Marshalltown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshalltown High School?
The largest demographic group at Marshalltown High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment, in Marshalltown, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshalltown High School?
Marshalltown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Marshalltown High School rank among public schools in Marshalltown?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshalltown High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Marshalltown, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marshalltown on the city page.
Is Marshalltown High School a good school?
Marshalltown High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa. 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 Marshalltown Comm School District?
Besides Marshalltown High School, Marshalltown Comm School District also operates B R Miller Middle School (736 students), Lenihan Intermediate School (655 students), and Woodbury Elementary School (387 students). See the Marshalltown Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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