Public schools in Marshalltown, IA
10 open public schools with an address in Marshalltown, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,099
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13:1
Iowa median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Marshalltown public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Marshalltown, IA: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,099 students, an average of 510 per school. The largest campus is Marshalltown High School (1,629 students), and the largest elementary school is Woodbury Elementary School (387).
Every listed school belongs to Marshalltown Comm School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 75% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Marshalltown
Elementary schools in Marshalltown
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson Elementary School Marshalltown Comm School District | PK–04 | 286 | 11.1:1 | |
| Fisher Elementary School Marshalltown Comm School District | PK–04 | 368 | 12.9:1 | |
| Franklin Elementary School Marshalltown Comm School District | PK–04 | 358 | 11.3:1 | |
| J C Hoglan Elementary School Marshalltown Comm School District | PK–04 | 337 | 13.1:1 | |
| Rogers Elementary School Marshalltown Comm School District | PK–04 | 253 | 12.8:1 | |
| Woodbury Elementary School Marshalltown Comm School District | PK–04 | 387 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Marshalltown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B R Miller Middle School Marshalltown Comm School District | 07–08 | 736 | 14:1 | |
| Lenihan Intermediate School Marshalltown Comm School District | 05–06 | 655 | 12.4:1 |
High schools in Marshalltown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown High School Marshalltown Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,629 | 16:1 | |
| Marshalltown Virtual Academy Marshalltown Comm School District · Virtual | 08–12 | 90 | 166.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.3%
- Hispanic57%
- Black3.6%
- Asian6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Marshalltown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,099 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Marshalltown
How many public schools are in Marshalltown, IA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Marshalltown: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 5,099 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Marshalltown?
All listed public schools with an address in Marshalltown belong to Marshalltown Comm School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Marshalltown?
Marshalltown High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Marshalltown, with 1,629 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Marshalltown?
No school with an address in Marshalltown is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Iowa.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Marshalltown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Marshalltown public schools is 13:1, lower than the Iowa school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Marshalltown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Iowa cities