Enrollment
276
Elementary
DISTRICT 477 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARSHALL ISD·NCES 482916006750
Marshall Ech Center
1600 MEADOWS ST, MARSHALL, TX 75670 · (903) 927-8790 · Harrison County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL276 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
97%
269 students
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 276 | 100% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Marshall Ech Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Ech Center this school | 276 | 97.5% | N/A |
| West Avenue Elementary School WACO | 249 | 96.4% | 25.2% |
| J P Starks Elementary School DALLAS | 255 | 98.4% | 55.8% |
| Peck Elementary School HOUSTON | 288 | 97.2% | 35.7% |
| King Early Childhood Center HOUSTON | 299 | 99.3% | N/A |
| Maudrie Walton Elementary School FORT WORTH | 271 | 94.8% | 28.1% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Marshall Ech Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Harrison County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 276 | #4,326 of 4,938 | #11 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.6:1 | #4,114 of 4,622 | #11 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.6% | #1,639 of 4,628 | #6 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 97.5% | #237 of 4,789 | #1 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -11.8% | #1,888 of 2,838 | #5 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
276
+35 (+15%) vs 2020
+85% since 1990-91, when it was 149
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
was 12.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 276 | 15.7 | 17.6:1 | 97% (269) |
| 2023-24 | 297 | 13.4 | 22.3:1 | 96% (285) |
| 2022-23 | 289 | 15.4 | 18.8:1 | 98% (283) |
| 2020-21 | 241 | 20 | 12.1:1 | 95% (229) |
| 2017-18 | 313 | 16 | 19.6:1 | 99% (309) |
| 2015-16 | 303 | 13 | 23.3:1 | 99% (299) |
| 2010-11 | 300 | 14 | 21.4:1 | 95% (285) |
| 2000-01 | 226 | 10 | 22.6:1 | 93% (211) |
| 1990-91 | 149 | 7 | 21.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Marshall Ech Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (313 to 276); teachers down 2% (16 to 15.7).
About Marshall Ech Center
Marshall Ech Center is an elementary school in MARSHALL, Texas, and it is part of MARSHALL ISD. It educates 276 students in pre-K. The typical figure for elementary schools in Texas is about 519 students.
Marshall Ech Center is one school in MARSHALL ISD, a system of 8 schools with 4,957 students.
By race and ethnicity, Marshall Ech Center is 51% Black. It is also 40% Hispanic and 7% White. For comparison, the population of Harrison County is roughly 20% Black. Marshall Ech Center has a diversity index of 58%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The teaching staff at Marshall Ech Center is 15.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 17.6:1. That ratio is over the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 97%. That rate is above the 61% average among public schools in Harrison County.
County data help place the school in context: in Harrison County, median household income is about $66,103, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 11%. Marshall Ech Center is among the 29 public schools in Harrison County.
The nearest other public school, Marshall High School, is about 0.7 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Marshall Ech Center.
The federal government classifies Marshall Ech Center's location as Town: Distant.
Federal counts put enrollment at 241 in 2020-21 and 276 in 2024-25, a 15% gain. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (17.6:1) than in 2020-21 (12.1:1).
Parents and students can post about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs at Marshall Ech Center. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Harrison County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
70,155
Census ACS
Median income
$66,103
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
29
32,062 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MARSHALL ISD
- Marshall High SchoolHigh · 1,467 students
- Marshall Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,035 students
- Price T Young Elementary SchoolElementary · 550 students
- Crockett Elementary SchoolElementary · 549 students
- Sam Houston Elementary SchoolElementary · 536 students
- Wm B Travis Elementary SchoolElementary · 473 students
Other schools in MARSHALL
- Marshall High SchoolHigh · 1,467 students
- Marshall Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,035 students
- Price T Young Elementary SchoolElementary · 550 students
- Crockett Elementary SchoolElementary · 549 students
- Sam Houston Elementary SchoolElementary · 536 students
- Wm B Travis Elementary SchoolElementary · 473 students
Nearby schools
- Marshall High School0.7 mi · 1,467
- Price T Young Elementary School0.9 mi · 550
- Wm B Travis Elementary School1.0 mi · 473
- Texas Early College High School1.6 mi · 97
- Marshall Junior High School1.7 mi · 1,035
- Marshall Early Graduation School1.8 mi · 71
Frequently asked questions
About Marshall Ech CenterHow large is Marshall Ech Center?
Marshall Ech Center enrolls approximately 276 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Marshall Ech Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Marshall Ech Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does Marshall Ech Center have?
Marshall Ech Center employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.
How diverse is Marshall Ech Center?
Marshall Ech Center reports a student body of 7% White, 40% Hispanic, 51% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is Marshall Ech Center in?
Marshall Ech Center is part of MARSHALL ISD.
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