- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshfield, WI
Marshfield K4
Federal NCES profile for Marshfield K4, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550882002672
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshfield K4 earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Marshfield · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshfield K4 has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield K4 ranks #5 of 5 schools in Marshfield, WI.
School address
District: Marshfield Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550882002672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Marshfield K4 shrank from 195 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 550882002672 · Marshfield, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 39.5:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshfield High (1,181 students)
Marshfield K4 shrank from 195 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Marshfield K4 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshfield Hig
Marshfield High
1,181 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary
554 students
- Marshfield Mid
Marshfield Middle
537 students
- Washington Ele 316
Washington Elementary
316 students
- Madison Elemen 295
Madison Elementary
295 students
- This school 158
Marshfield K4
158 students
What this shows Marshfield K4 reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshfield K4 compares
Marshfield K4 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39.5:1 | ▲ 174% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
39.5:1
students per teacher
- 174% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Marshfield K4 is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Marshfield Unified School District reports $13,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshfield K4 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshfield Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshfield K4's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Marshfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
316 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
295 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshfield K4
How many students attend Marshfield K4?
Marshfield K4 has 158 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshfield K4?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshfield K4 is 39.5:1, which is 174% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 152% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshfield K4?
34.4% of students at Marshfield K4 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshfield K4?
The largest demographic group at Marshfield K4 is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Marshfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshfield K4?
Marshfield K4 has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Marshfield K4 rank among schools in Marshfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield K4 ranks #5 of 5 schools in Marshfield, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marshfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshfield Unified School District?
Besides Marshfield K4, Marshfield Unified School District also operates Marshfield High (1,181 students), Grant Elementary (554 students), and Marshfield Middle (537 students). See the Marshfield Unified School District district page for the complete list.