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Marshall County

Iowa · Public K-12

17 public schools serving approximately 7,028 students, in a county of 40,114 residents.

Schools
17
4 districts
Enrollment
7,028
NCES CCD
Median income
$73,315
Above Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.2%
Above Iowa avg
Elementary
9
schools
Middle
4
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Marshalltown Comm School District
5,078 students · 4 districts in Marshall County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Marshall County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
71%
Hispanic
25%
Black
2%
Asian
4%
Two or more
14%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
46%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
2%
Asian
6%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
22.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
39
25.4% under 18

All schools (17)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Marshalltown High SchoolMarshalltownHigh09-121,582·
B R Miller Middle SchoolMarshalltownMiddle07-08782·
Lenihan Intermediate SchoolMarshalltownMiddle05-06700·
West Marshall Elementary SchoolState CenterElementaryPK-05448·
Fisher Elementary SchoolMarshalltownElementaryPK-04376·
Woodbury Elementary SchoolMarshalltownElementaryPK-04366·
Franklin Elementary SchMarshalltownElementaryPK-04361·
West Marshall High SchoolState CenterHigh09-12327·
J C Hoglan Elementary SchoolMarshalltownElementaryPK-04304·
East Marshall Elementary SchoolLaurelElementaryPK-05301·
Anson Elementary SchoolMarshalltownElementaryPK-04275·
GMG Elementary SchoolGreen MountainElementaryPK-06267·
Rogers Elementary SchoolMarshalltownElementaryPK-04251·
East Marshall Senior High SchoolLe GrandHigh09-12247·
West Marshall Middle SchoolState CenterMiddle06-08195·
East Marshall Middle SchoolGilmanMiddle06-08165·
Marshalltown Virtual AcademyMarshalltownOtherPK-1281·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Marshall County?
There are 17 public K-12 schools in Marshall County, Iowa, with a combined enrollment of about 7,028.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Marshall County?
The county's public school system includes 9 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Marshall County?
Marshalltown Comm School District is the largest school district in Marshall County, serving approximately 5,078 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Marshall County?
Marshall County has roughly 40,114 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Marshall County?
Median household income in Marshall County is $73,315, above the Iowa average of $71,592. About 6.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Marshall County?
Approximately 22.6% of adults 25 and older in Marshall County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Marshall County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 59.2% of students in Marshall County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Iowa county average of 42.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marshall County schools?
Across Marshall County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Marshall County?
Marshall County residents are approximately 71% White, 25% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Asian, 14% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Marshall County is owner-occupied?
Marshall County has about 16,937 housing units, of which roughly 75.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data