- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marshall, IL
North Elem School
Federal NCES profile for North Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172487002697
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 339
- students enrolled
North Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marshall, IL.
School address
District: Marshall Cusd 2c · Illinois
NCES ID 172487002697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
North Elem School shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 172487002697 · Marshall, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 13:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall High School (350 students)
North Elem School shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall High
Marshall High School
350 students
- This school
North Elem School
339 students
- South Elem Sch
South Elem School
306 students
- Marshall Jr Hi
Marshall Jr High School
186 students
What this shows North Elem School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elem School compares
North Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Illinois - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$12,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, North Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Marshall Cusd 2c reports $12,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elem School
How many students attend North Elem School?
North Elem School has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marshall, IL. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elem School is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elem School?
The largest demographic group at North Elem School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Marshall, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elem School?
North Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Elem School rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marshall, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marshall Cusd 2c?
Besides North Elem School, Marshall Cusd 2c also operates Marshall High School (350 students), South Elem School (306 students), and Marshall Jr High School (186 students). See the Marshall Cusd 2c district page for the complete list.