- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshville, NC
Marshville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marshville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370462001795
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshville Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Marshville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshville Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshville Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Marshville, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462001795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Marshville Elementary held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 370462001795 · Marshville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 14:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Marshville Elementary held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Marshville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school 419
Marshville Elementary
419 students
What this shows Marshville Elementary reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshville Elementary compares
Marshville Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 10% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 61% | - | - |
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.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$11,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.3%
White 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Marshville Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Marshville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshville Elementary
How many students attend Marshville Elementary?
Marshville Elementary has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshville Elementary is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Marshville Elementary?
72.5% of students at Marshville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marshville Elementary is African American at 36.3% of enrollment, in Marshville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshville Elementary?
Marshville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Marshville Elementary rank among public schools in Marshville?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshville Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Marshville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Marshville Elementary, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.