Public schools in Marshall, MI
8 open public schools with an address in Marshall, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,680
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Marshall public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Marshall, MI: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,680 students, an average of 335 per school. The largest campus is Marshall High School (787 students), and the largest elementary school is Mar Lee School (295).
Marshall Public Schools operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Marshall campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 14.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. 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 charter 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 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 41% 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 Marshall
Marshall Public Schools
Public school district
5 schools in Marshall · 8 total
Calhoun Intermediate School District
Specialized public school district
1 school in Marshall · 3 total
Mar Lee School District
Public school district
1 school in Marshall
Marshall Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Marshall
Elementary schools in Marshall
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Elementary School Marshall Public Schools | PK–05 | 252 | 15.2:1 | |
| Hughes Elementary School Marshall Public Schools | PK–05 | 261 | 14.8:1 | |
| Mar Lee School Mar Lee School District | KG–08 | 295 | 12.6:1 | |
| Walters Elementary Marshall Public Schools | PK–05 | 293 | 14.1:1 |
Middle schools in Marshall
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Middle School Marshall Public Schools | 06–08 | 541 | 14.7:1 |
High schools in Marshall
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High School Marshall Public Schools | 09–12 | 787 | 21.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Marshall
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County Youth Center Calhoun Intermediate School District · Alternative School | 03–12 | 9 | 4.5:1 | |
| Marshall Academy Marshall Academy · Charter | PK–12 | 242 | 14.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.5%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Marshall schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,680 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Marshall
How many public schools are in Marshall, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Marshall: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,680 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Marshall?
Schools with an address in Marshall belong to 4 education agencies, led by Marshall Public Schools (5 schools), Calhoun Intermediate School District (1 school), Mar Lee School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Marshall?
Marshall High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Marshall, with 787 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Marshall?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Marshall are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Marshall Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Marshall schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Marshall public schools is 14.6:1, lower than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Marshall 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 Michigan cities