John Marshall Elementary

Summary:

John Marshall Elementary is a public elementary school in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving 225 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Wausau School District, which is ranked 241 out of 428 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John Marshall Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past 5 years, with academic performance generally below the Wausau School District and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 42.5% to 52.94% at John Marshall, compared to 50.09% to 57.09% for the Wausau School District and 52.07% to 53.75% for the state. The school also has lower performance for certain student subgroups, such as male and white students, though it performs better for Asian students and English Language Learners. Additionally, John Marshall Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.0% in 2019-2020 to 27.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the challenges faced by John Marshall Elementary appear to be more systemic within the Wausau School District, as other nearby schools like South Mountain Elementary consistently rank in the top 15% of Wisconsin elementary schools, while schools like Lincoln Elementary and G.D. Jones Elementary also have lower academic performance and higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced-price lunch recipients. Addressing these systemic issues through targeted interventions and leveraging the school's strengths in supporting certain student subgroups could be key to improving the overall educational experience and outcomes for the students at John Marshall Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1918 Lamont St
       Wausau, WI  54403-6819


(715) 261-0060

District: Wausau School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
712th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,288 Help


Students who attend John Marshall Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Horace Mann Middle
High:    East High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.8%
Asian:
15.1%
Hispanic:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.9% Help


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Compare Details John Marshall Elementary ranks worse than 67.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 10th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Wausau School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.73. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.8%), Asian (15.1%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Marshall Elementary is 11.3, which is the 6th best among 14 elementary schools in the Wausau School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Marshall Elementary is $15,288, which is the 6th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Wausau School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John Marshall Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John Marshall Elementary 712th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See John Marshall Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wausau School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wausau School District 241st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Marshall Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.83 523rd 633 17.4%
2005 23.66 521st 632 17.6%
2006 28.72 579th 712 18.7%
2007 36.97 528th 689 23.4%
2008 57.48 519th 1021 49.2%
2009 76.36 157th 1030 84.8%
2010 66.69 347th 1045 66.8%
2011 65.62 360th 1046 65.6%
2012 70.80 266th 1045 74.5%
2013 70.67 237th 1053 77.5%
2014 73.05 215th 1061 79.7%
2015 58.42 510th 1076 52.6%
2016 65.68 353rd 1075 67.2%
2017 50.94 571st 1071 46.7%
2018 48.26 596th 1025 41.9%
2019 64.26 366th 1037 64.7%
2021 44.12 657th 1050 37.4%
2022 47.33 628th 1067 41.1%
2023 42.69 689th 1067 35.4%
2024 41.73 712th 1061 32.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.50 68th 287 76.3%
2024 55.68 97th 269 63.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.72 181st 721 74.9%
2019 36.51 473rd 742 36.3%
2021 54.47 281st 746 62.3%
2022 29.24 561st 748 25.0%
2023 29.86 556th 770 27.8%
2024 39.44 477th 790 39.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.11 676th 854 20.8%
2019 54.51 364th 874 58.4%
2021 23.22 725th 847 14.4%
2022 31.68 646th 859 24.8%
2023 38.29 591st 871 32.1%
2024 40.36 564th 866 34.9%
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Rank History for Female students at John Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.18 702nd 997 29.6%
2019 53.79 500th 1002 50.1%
2021 37.46 686th 1004 31.7%
2022 51.51 541st 1017 46.8%
2023 55.59 496th 1010 50.9%
2024 53.47 546th 1011 46.0%
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Rank History for Male students at John Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.68 362nd 997 63.7%
2019 72.08 230th 1002 77.0%
2021 53.68 513th 1003 48.9%
2022 44.18 644th 1017 36.7%
2023 34.00 727th 1011 28.1%
2024 35.31 721st 1012 28.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at John Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.48 48th 123 61.0%
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Rank History for White students at John Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.00 365th 686 46.8%
2019 61.47 270th 718 62.4%
2021 36.51 490th 699 29.9%
2022 44.59 423rd 704 39.9%
2023 37.78 499th 715 30.2%
2024 25.07 592nd 727 18.6%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for John Marshall Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 404 n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 407
1990 430 0 4 1 4 n/a n/a 0 439
1991 429 0 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1992 428 0 12 4 2 n/a n/a 0 446
1993 425 0 22 4 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1994 314 2 97 1 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1995 287 4 116 7 2 n/a n/a 0 416
1996 287 4 116 7 2 n/a n/a 0 416
1997 280 2 126 5 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1998 281 4 111 3 2 n/a n/a 0 401
1999 284 5 113 6 3 n/a n/a 0 411
2000 266 6 110 5 1 n/a n/a 0 388
2001 255 5 106 8 3 n/a n/a 0 377
2002 231 12 63 4 3 n/a n/a 0 313
2003 231 12 63 4 3 n/a n/a 0 313
2004 221 7 52 6 3 n/a n/a 0 289
2005 224 8 44 8 2 n/a n/a 0 286
2006 222 10 63 5 2 n/a n/a 0 302
2007 234 11 60 5 1 n/a n/a 0 311
2008 233 15 52 9 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2009 230 14 19 12 6 n/a n/a 0 281
2010 255 23 24 20 8 n/a n/a 0 330
2011 265 7 23 18 11 0 26 0 350
2012 266 6 23 23 10 0 30 0 358
2013 268 9 27 16 5 0 29 0 354
2014 261 17 39 20 5 0 30 0 372
2015 278 13 46 17 5 0 28 0 387
2016 264 10 51 10 2 0 30 0 367
2017 224 16 37 18 2 0 27 0 324
2018 204 6 32 16 4 0 29 0 291
2019 198 6 23 11 3 0 24 0 265
2020 189 5 24 16 3 0 26 0 263
2021 141 4 30 7 4 0 27 0 213
2022 147 7 38 17 4 0 14 0 227
2023 139 8 34 25 2 0 17 0 225

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 John Marshall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 407 21.5 18.9 9.1
1990 439 20.5 21.4 8.4
1991 442 22.6 19.5 15.2
1992 446 24.1 18.5 17
1993 451 26.7 16.9 22.6
1994 415 26.0 16.0 22.2
1995 416 26.9 15.5 26
1996 416 26.9 15.5 26
1997 413 27.9 14.8 26.4
1998 401 28.8 13.9 27.9
1999 411 28.8 14.3 34.5
2000 388 27.5 14.1 32.2
2001 377 28.3 13.3 32.6
2002 313 27.0 11.6 39.6
2003 313 27.0 11.6 39.6
2004 289 24.8 11.7 40.8
2005 286 23.2 12.3 n/a
2006 302 23.6 12.8 n/a
2007 311 26.4 11.8 45.7
2008 310 25.7 12.1 41.6
2009 281 24.0 11.7 37.7
2010 330 20.7 15.9 40.3
2011 350 22.8 15.3 46.6
2012 358 22.6 15.8 49.7
2013 354 24.0 14.7 54.5
2014 372 23.8 15.5 53
2015 387 n/a n/a 53
2016 367 25.0 14.6 48.5
2017 324 21.8 14.8 53.1
2018 291 20.7 14.0 49.8
2019 265 19.1 13.8 48.7
2020 263 19.7 13.3 52.1
2021 213 19.7 10.7 58.7
2022 227 19.8 11.4 49.3
2023 225 19.8 11.3 52.9

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 John Marshall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 407 21.5 18.9 9.1
1990 439 20.5 21.4 8.4
1991 442 22.6 19.5 15.2
1992 446 24.1 18.5 17
1993 451 26.7 16.9 22.6
1994 415 26.0 16.0 22.2
1995 416 26.9 15.5 26
1996 416 26.9 15.5 26
1997 413 27.9 14.8 26.4
1998 401 28.8 13.9 27.9
1999 411 28.8 14.3 34.5
2000 388 27.5 14.1 32.2
2001 377 28.3 13.3 32.6
2002 313 27.0 11.6 39.6
2003 313 27.0 11.6 39.6
2004 289 24.8 11.7 40.8
2005 286 23.2 12.3 n/a
2006 302 23.6 12.8 n/a
2007 311 26.4 11.8 45.7
2008 310 25.7 12.1 41.6
2009 281 24.0 11.7 37.7
2010 330 20.7 15.9 40.3
2011 350 22.8 15.3 46.6
2012 358 22.6 15.8 49.7
2013 354 24.0 14.7 54.5
2014 372 23.8 15.5 53
2015 387 n/a n/a 53
2016 367 25.0 14.6 48.5
2017 324 21.8 14.8 53.1
2018 291 20.7 14.0 49.8
2019 265 19.1 13.8 48.7
2020 263 19.7 13.3 52.1
2021 213 19.7 10.7 58.7
2022 227 19.8 11.4 49.3
2023 225 19.8 11.3 52.9

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 John Marshall Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $743 (5.8%) $12,143 (94.2%) $12,886
2020 $656 (5.5%) $11,292 (94.5%) $11,948
2021 $905 (5.9%) $14,383 (94.1%) $15,288

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Marshall Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 366th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 689th of 1067 Elementary schools
 29.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John Marshall Elementary)32.545.5
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wausau School District)37.440.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John Marshall Elementary)5545.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wausau School District)47.353.6
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John Marshall Elementary)56.638.9
 17.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wausau School District)43.646.4
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (John Marshall Elementary)45.352.8
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wausau School District)36.548.7
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (John Marshall Elementary)6647.2
 18.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wausau School District)55.959
 3.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (John Marshall Elementary)6641.7
 24.4%
   4th Grade Science (Wausau School District)53.653.7
 0.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John Marshall Elementary)52.430.2
 22.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wausau School District)39.243.5
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (John Marshall Elementary)57.132.6
 24.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wausau School District)46.149.5
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students265225
 15.1%
African American68
 33.3%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian2334
 47.8%
Hispanic1125
 127.3%
Pacific Islander00
White198139
 29.8%
Two or More Races2417
 29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.7%52.9%
 4.2%


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Students who attend John Marshall Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Horace Mann Middle
High : East High

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended John Marshall Elementary.

John Marshall Elementary ranks 712th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at John Marshall Elementary are 62% White, 15% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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