Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Marsh Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marsh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Marsh Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Marsh Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marsh Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1133 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
36%
13%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marsh Elementary School's ranking?
Marsh Elementary School is ranked #1133 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Marsh Elementary School often compared to?
Marsh Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coolspring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Marsh Elementary School?
321 students attend Marsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Marsh Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marsh Elementary School?
Marsh Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marsh Elementary School offer ?
Marsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marsh Elementary School part of?
Marsh Elementary School is part of Michigan City Area Schools School District.
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