- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marshall, MN
Southview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271894005391
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southview Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southview Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Marshall, MN.
School address
District: Marshall Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271894005391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Southview Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 271894005391 · Marshall, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 12.2:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall High School (886 students)
Southview Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Southview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall High
Marshall High School
886 students
- Marshall Middl
Marshall Middle School
655 students
- This school
Southview Elementary
524 students
- Park Side Elem
Park Side Elementary
407 students
- Marshall Ec Vo 114
Marshall Ec Voluntary Prek
114 students
- Matec 76
Matec
76 students
What this shows Southview Elementary reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southview Elementary compares
Southview Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 32% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 30% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Asian 13.4%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Southview Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Marshall Public School District reports $13,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Side Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Ec Voluntary Prek | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Matec | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southview Elementary
How many students attend Southview Elementary?
Southview Elementary has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marshall, MN. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southview Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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 Southview Elementary?
56.5% of students at Southview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southview Elementary is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Marshall, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southview Elementary?
Southview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Southview Elementary rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Marshall, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marshall on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall Public School District?
Besides Southview Elementary, Marshall Public School District also operates Marshall High School (886 students), Marshall Middle School (655 students), and Park Side Elementary (407 students). See the Marshall Public School District district page for the complete list.