Marsh Elementary School serves 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marsh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Marsh Elementary School's student population of 150 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
150 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marsh Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
68%
35%

Black
n/a
4%

White
26%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Marsh Elementary School?
150 students attend Marsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Marsh Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marsh Elementary School?
Marsh Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marsh Elementary School offer ?
Marsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Marsh Elementary School part of?
Marsh Elementary School is part of Monte Vista School District No. C-8.
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