Marshville Elementary

Summary:

Marshville Elementary is a public elementary school serving 418 students in grades PK-5 in Marshville, North Carolina, which is part of the Union County Public Schools district. While the school has a relatively diverse student population, its academic performance is generally lower than the district and state averages, with a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Marshville Elementary's student population is 33.01% White, 37.8% African American, 21.53% Hispanic, and 6.46% two or more races, which is more diverse than some nearby schools like Unionville Elementary and New Salem Elementary. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is lower than the Union County Public Schools district and state averages, with 71.8% of 3rd graders proficient in math compared to 77.1% for the district and 62.7% for the state. Additionally, 78.23% of Marshville Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Marshville Elementary has shown signs of improvement over time, with its SchoolDigger ranking rising from 1160 out of 1425 North Carolina elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 702 out of 1505 in 2023-2024. The school also performs better than the state average for certain racial subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, suggesting that it may be doing a better job of supporting the academic achievement of these students. Moving forward, the school could focus on improving its overall academic performance, particularly in reading, and exploring strategies to better support its diverse student population and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 515 North Elm Street
       Marshville, NC  28103


(704) 296-6340

District: Union County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
702nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,299 Help


Students who attend Marshville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    East Union Middle
High:    Forest Hills High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.8%
White:
33.0%
Hispanic:
21.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.2% Help


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Compare Details Marshville Elementary ranks better than 53.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 24th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Marshville Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.8%), White (33%), Hispanic (21.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marshville Elementary is 13.7, which is the 9th best among 29 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marshville Elementary is $14,299, which is the 2nd highest among 29 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marshville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshville Elementary 702nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Marshville Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Union County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County Public Schools 53rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marshville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Marshville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.13 939th 1276 26.4%
2007 36.60 942nd 1293 27.1%
2008 45.01 804th 1324 39.3%
2009 60.52 597th 1354 55.9%
2010 61.39 591st 1363 56.6%
2011 72.48 354th 1381 74.4%
2012 44.75 852nd 1388 38.6%
2013 50.62 649th 1403 53.7%
2014 48.85 719th 1390 48.3%
2015 50.19 750th 1440 47.9%
2016 24.19 1160th 1425 18.6%
2017 46.25 815th 1429 43.0%
2018 37.30 968th 1434 32.5%
2019 40.33 911th 1473 38.2%
2021 52.38 678th 1489 54.5%
2022 58.92 610th 1514 59.7%
2023 53.94 696th 1502 53.7%
2024 52.89 702nd 1505 53.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marshville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.17 238th 533 55.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marshville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.40 920th 1332 30.9%
2019 47.74 731st 1361 46.3%
2021 67.37 295th 1329 77.8%
2022 64.97 360th 1366 73.6%
2023 62.53 450th 1437 68.7%
2024 66.81 370th 1450 74.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Marshville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.42 1060th 1405 24.6%
2019 35.36 986th 1424 30.8%
2021 57.11 577th 1440 59.9%
2022 62.81 504th 1458 65.4%
2023 58.66 579th 1459 60.3%
2024 53.39 655th 1455 55.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Marshville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.20 459th 582 21.1%
2024 43.32 557th 669 16.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Marshville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.22 839th 1413 40.6%
2019 45.98 811th 1430 43.3%
2021 44.86 768th 1444 46.8%
2022 52.74 679th 1464 53.6%
2023 45.76 823rd 1461 43.7%
2024 50.61 736th 1464 49.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Marshville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.76 478th 927 48.4%
2019 33.99 683rd 949 28.0%
2021 51.50 331st 896 63.1%
2022 62.96 253rd 927 72.7%
2023 54.14 377th 933 59.6%
2024 58.61 312th 924 66.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marshville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.11 730th 851 14.2%
2019 46.79 463rd 865 46.5%
2021 79.93 101st 843 88.0%
2022 70.20 179th 893 80.0%
2023 63.69 245th 915 73.2%
2024 47.90 480th 951 49.5%
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Rank History for White students at Marshville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.74 758th 1178 35.7%
2019 56.73 513th 1183 56.6%
2021 64.85 382nd 1172 67.4%
2022 57.80 489th 1194 59.0%
2023 60.19 460th 1183 61.1%
2024 59.11 468th 1166 59.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Thursday, October 26, 2017

Open Quote I attended MES as a student and came back as a teacher after college. All numbers and statistics aside, I've never worked with a more dedicated and loving staff as I did at MES. The teachers at MES truly love their students and go above and beyond for them every day. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Marshville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 338 191 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1989 329 200 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 531
1990 345 175 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 524
1991 326 198 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 529
1992 312 166 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1993 313 171 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1994 319 183 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 504
1995 347 208 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 566
1996 347 208 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 566
1997 371 217 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1998 364 231 2 7 1 n/a n/a -13 592
1999 340 235 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 587
2000 347 213 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 572
2001 332 201 2 13 2 n/a n/a 0 550
2002 306 202 2 31 2 n/a n/a 0 543
2003 306 202 2 31 2 n/a n/a 0 543
2004 293 209 1 37 2 n/a n/a 0 542
2005 276 202 3 31 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2006 296 228 3 41 3 n/a n/a 0 571
2007 299 205 3 53 3 n/a n/a 19 582
2008 293 215 4 56 3 n/a n/a 21 592
2009 257 204 3 56 4 n/a n/a 0 524
2010 276 207 5 56 2 n/a n/a 0 546
2011 282 169 2 85 2 2 15 0 557
2012 228 160 2 90 2 2 11 0 495
2013 211 154 4 85 1 1 16 0 472
2014 203 136 6 82 3 0 13 0 443
2015 196 173 4 96 4 0 10 0 483
2016 211 168 5 104 2 0 13 0 503
2017 215 165 4 90 1 0 14 0 489
2018 190 172 2 86 0 0 11 0 461
2019 161 162 0 85 0 0 7 0 415
2020 135 152 0 93 0 0 15 0 395
2021 120 154 0 85 0 0 13 0 372
2022 135 166 0 84 0 0 20 0 405
2023 138 158 0 90 5 0 27 0 418

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marshville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 529 30.0 17.6 30.6
1989 531 30.0 17.7 33
1990 524 30.0 17.4 31.5
1991 529 30.0 17.6 31.2
1992 483 33.0 14.6 32.1
1993 488 30.0 16.3 32.2
1994 504 32.0 15.8 7.7
1995 566 36.0 15.7 38.5
1996 566 36.0 15.7 38.5
1997 602 34.0 17.7 39.4
1998 592 39.0 15.2 35.5
1999 587 41.0 14.3 46.3
2000 572 41.0 14.0 50.2
2001 550 41.0 13.4 50.5
2002 543 42.0 12.9 56
2003 543 42.0 12.9 56
2004 542 47.0 11.5 63.7
2005 512 47.0 10.9 58.6
2006 571 47.0 12.1 55.5
2007 582 n/a n/a 57.9
2008 592 48.7 12.2 n/a
2009 524 50.0 10.5 n/a
2010 546 43.5 12.5 64.8
2011 557 45.6 12.1 64.3
2012 495 42.0 11.7 68.7
2013 472 46.0 10.2 71.6
2014 443 43.0 10.3 71.6
2015 483 47.0 10.2 70.6
2016 503 45.0 11.1 67.2
2017 489 47.0 10.4 71.6
2018 461 43.0 10.7 95.9
2019 415 33.0 12.5 99.3
2020 395 28.0 14.1 99.2
2021 372 25.0 14.8 99.2
2022 405 30.0 13.4 99.3
2023 418 30.5 13.7 78.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marshville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 529 30.0 17.6 30.6
1989 531 30.0 17.7 33
1990 524 30.0 17.4 31.5
1991 529 30.0 17.6 31.2
1992 483 33.0 14.6 32.1
1993 488 30.0 16.3 32.2
1994 504 32.0 15.8 7.7
1995 566 36.0 15.7 38.5
1996 566 36.0 15.7 38.5
1997 602 34.0 17.7 39.4
1998 592 39.0 15.2 35.5
1999 587 41.0 14.3 46.3
2000 572 41.0 14.0 50.2
2001 550 41.0 13.4 50.5
2002 543 42.0 12.9 56
2003 543 42.0 12.9 56
2004 542 47.0 11.5 63.7
2005 512 47.0 10.9 58.6
2006 571 47.0 12.1 55.5
2007 582 n/a n/a 57.9
2008 592 48.7 12.2 n/a
2009 524 50.0 10.5 n/a
2010 546 43.5 12.5 64.8
2011 557 45.6 12.1 64.3
2012 495 42.0 11.7 68.7
2013 472 46.0 10.2 71.6
2014 443 43.0 10.3 71.6
2015 483 47.0 10.2 70.6
2016 503 45.0 11.1 67.2
2017 489 47.0 10.4 71.6
2018 461 43.0 10.7 95.9
2019 415 33.0 12.5 99.3
2020 395 28.0 14.1 99.2
2021 372 25.0 14.8 99.2
2022 405 30.0 13.4 99.3
2023 418 30.5 13.7 78.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marshville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,429 (17.0%) $11,870 (83.0%) $14,299

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marshville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 911th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 696th of 1502 Elementary schools
 15.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marshville Elementary)40.769.2
 28.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)77.477
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Marshville Elementary)48.123.1
 25%
   3rd Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)67.559.9
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marshville Elementary)60.563.2
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)75.375.7
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Marshville Elementary)52.652.6
   4th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)72.668.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marshville Elementary)58.964.2
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)77.875.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Marshville Elementary)45.240.3
 4.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)69.761.6
 8.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Marshville Elementary)69.980.6
 10.7%
   5th Grade Science (Union County Public Schools)84.978.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students415418
 0.7%
African American162158
 2.5%
American Indian05
Asian00
Hispanic8590
 5.9%
Pacific Islander00
White161138
 14.3%
Two or More Races727
 285.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%78.2%
 21%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Marshville Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Marshville Elementary.

Marshville Elementary ranks 702nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Marshville Elementary are 38% African American, 33% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Marshville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Union Middle
High : Forest Hills High


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