Marshall Elementary School

2909 Oak Forest Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marshall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Marshall Elementary School's student population of 207 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
207 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Marshall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#796 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marshall Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marshall Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marshall Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marshall Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marshall Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marshall Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marshall Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marshall Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marshall Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Marshall Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marshall Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marshall Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
Marshall Elementary School is ranked #796 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?
207 students attend Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Marshall Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marshall Elementary School part of?
Marshall Elementary School is part of Jackson Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Marshall Elementary School located?
Marshall Elementary School is located in the Oak Forest neighborhood of Jackson, MS.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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