Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Marshall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John Marshall Elementary School's student population of 227 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Marshall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Marshall Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1294 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
17%
4%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
3%
9%
White
65%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
John Marshall Elementary School is ranked #1294 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend John Marshall Elementary School?
227 students attend John Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John Marshall Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Marshall Elementary School?
John Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Marshall Elementary School offer ?
John Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Marshall Elementary School part of?
John Marshall Elementary School is part of Wausau School District.
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