- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marshfield, MO
Marshfield High
Federal NCES profile for Marshfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292043001090
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshfield High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Marshfield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshfield High has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Marshfield, MO.
School address
District: Marshfield R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292043001090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Marshfield High held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 62.9 → 62.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 292043001090 · Marshfield, MO High · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 14:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshfield Jr. High (659 students)
Marshfield High held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 62.9 → 62.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Marshfield High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marshfield High
865 students
- Marshfield Jr.
Marshfield Jr. High
659 students
- Shook Elem.
Shook Elem.
468 students
- Edwin P. Hubbl
Edwin P. Hubble Elem.
439 students
- Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster Elem.
436 students
- Marshfield Ear 178
Marshfield Early Learning Cntr
178 students
What this shows Marshfield High reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshfield High compares
Marshfield 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 35% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,018
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Marshfield High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshfield R-I reports $10,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shook Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwin P. Hubble Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Webster Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshfield Early Learning Cntr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshfield High
How many students attend Marshfield High?
Marshfield High has 865 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marshfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 916 (2022-23) → 896 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshfield High is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshfield High?
29.9% of students at Marshfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshfield High?
The largest demographic group at Marshfield High is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Marshfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshfield High?
Marshfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Marshfield High rank among public schools in Marshfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Marshfield, 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 Marshfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshfield R-I?
Besides Marshfield High, Marshfield R-I also operates Marshfield Jr. High (659 students), Shook Elem. (468 students), and Edwin P. Hubble Elem. (439 students). See the Marshfield R-I district page for the complete list.