At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
284
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
99%+28.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–3
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 0–3 in MARSHALL, Arkansas. The school enrolls 284 students. It is part of the SEARCY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
284 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–3
DistrictSEARCY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5129
CityMARSHALL
ZIP72650
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050948000692
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment284
White93.3%
Hispanic / Latino3.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
93.3%
Hispanic
3.5%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
2.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.