Marshall Elementary School

www.bcpsk12.net

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Marshall Elementary School is a prominent educational institution located in Byron Center, Michigan, serving as part of the Byron Center Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with modern instructional practices, Marshall Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future success while cultivating a strong sense of community among students, faculty, and families.

The school benefits from its position within the well-regarded Byron Center community, which is known for its commitment to high educational standards. Through its official website, http://www.bcpsk12.net, the district provides resources and communication tools that keep parents informed and involved in their children's educational journeys. With a focus on foundational skills and extracurricular enrichment, Marshall Elementary works to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.

523

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marshall Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	42
Black	7
Asian	28
Two or More	48

White
398 (76.1 %)
Two or More
48 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
42 (8.0 %)
Asian
28 (5.4 %)
Black
7 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Byron Center Public Schools
Phone:	(616)878-6300
Website:	http://www.bcpsk12.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 110