Enrollment
158
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+174% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshfield K4 compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshfield K4
Marshfield K4 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Marshfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 158 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 174% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.4% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 158 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 275 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #268, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Among Marshfield's public schools, it stands alongside Grant Elementary (554 students): Marshfield K4 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (39.5:1 vs 15.4:1).
Marshfield Unified School District also operates Marshfield High (1,181 students) and Grant Elementary (554 students) alongside Marshfield K4.
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 Marshfield K4 compares
Marshfield K4 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshfield Unified School District, which includes Marshfield K4.
$14,070
Per student
-6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 46.7%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~39.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Marshfield K4 a good school?
Marshfield K4 earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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