Marshall Elementary School

1756 64th St Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Marshall Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 84% (Top 1%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Marshall Elementary School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905

School Rankings

Marshall Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#34 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
84%
35%
78%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
Marshall Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Marshall Elementary School often compared to?
Marshall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brown Elementary School, Cross Creek Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?
528 students attend Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Marshall Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marshall Elementary School part of?
Marshall Elementary School is part of Byron Center Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 84% (Top 1%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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