Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Marshall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East Marshall Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Laurel, IA school district, encompassing approximately 162.3 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Marshall Elementary School's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We are mustang strong. S Safe T Teamwork R Respectful O Opportunity N No Excuses G Goal Oriented
School Rankings
East Marshall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Marshall Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#928 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2005–2019. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
East Marshall Elementary School is ranked #928 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are East Marshall Elementary School often compared to?
East Marshall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sioux Central Elementary School, Newell-fonda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend East Marshall Elementary School?
242 students attend East Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of East Marshall Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Marshall Elementary School?
East Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Marshall Elementary School offer ?
East Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Marshall Elementary School part of?
East Marshall Elementary School is part of East Marshall Comm School District.
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