Marshall Elementary School serves 500 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marshall Elementary School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
11%
34%
Black
18%
15%
White
56%
38%
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
6%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Marshall Elementary School often compared to?
Marshall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?
500 students attend Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Marshall Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% 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 13:1, 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 Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marshall Elementary School part of?
Marshall Elementary School is part of South Orange-Maplewood School District.
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