Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-2,
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marshall Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marshall Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
10%
32%
Black
19%
15%
White
55%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Marshall Elementary School often compared to?
Marshall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Mountain Elementary School, Clinton Elementary School, Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?
446 students attend Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Marshall Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Marshall Elementary School part of?
Marshall Elementary School is part of South Orange-Maplewood School District.
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