Marshall Elementary School serves 475 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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marshall Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marshall Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. 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%
33%
Black
19%
15%
White
56%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
475 students attend Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Marshall Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% 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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