Enrollment
166
Elementary
DISTRICT 210 · STATE 379
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONTE VISTA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. C-8·NCES 080576001110
Marsh Elementary School
215 LYELL, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144 · (719) 852-3231 · Rio Grande County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL166 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
106 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 50%
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 | 47 | 28% |
| Kindergarten | 54 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 65 | 39% |
Student demographics
40%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 62% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Monte Vista School District No. C-8. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Marsh Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Elementary School this school | 166 | 63.9% | N/A |
| Gilcrest Elementary School GILCREST | 178 | 61.8% | 38.9% |
| Valley View Innovation School DENVER | 183 | 57.9% | 41.2% |
| Granada Elementary School GRANADA | 118 | 71.2% | 25.4% |
| Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights PUEBLO | 221 | 74.2% | 21.7% |
| Edwards Elementary School EDWARDS | 269 | 63.9% | 25.1% |
Matched among Colorado 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 Marsh Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 166 | #926 of 1,056 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 63.9% | #333 of 983 |
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
166
+72 (+77%) vs 2020
-18% since 2000-01, when it was 203
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 13.4:1
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 | 166 | 10.2 | 16.3:1 | 64% (106) |
| 2023-24 | 182 | 9.5 | 19.2:1 | 71% (129) |
| 2022-23 | 166 | 13.1 | 12.7:1 | 61% (102) |
| 2020-21 | 94 | 7 | 13.4:1 | 63% (59) |
| 2017-18 | 133 | 8.7 | 15.2:1 | 60% (80) |
| 2015-16 | 149 | 11 | 13.6:1 | 65% (97) |
| 2010-11 | 218 | 14 | 15.6:1 | 76% (165) |
| 2000-01 | 203 | 14 | 14.5:1 | 49% (100) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Marsh Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 25% (133 to 166); teachers up 17% (8.7 to 10.2).
About Marsh Elementary School
Marsh Elementary School sits in MONTE VISTA, Colorado, and is classified as an elementary school. The school's enrollment of 166 students covers pre-K through 1. Enrollment is 56% lower than the average for elementary schools in Colorado, which is about 379.
Federal data list 6 schools in Monte Vista School District No. C-8, with 975 students enrolled.
Hispanic students account for 74% of enrollment at Marsh Elementary School. Enrollment also includes 22% White and 2% multiracial. The school's Hispanic share is 33 points above the 41% share among Rio Grande County residents. By the diversity index, Marsh Elementary School comes in at 40%.
Teachers at the school number 10.2 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 16.3:1. Across elementary schools in Colorado, the average ratio is about 16.6:1. The school's lunch program data list 64% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That is close to the 62% average for public schools in Rio Grande County.
Census Bureau estimates for Rio Grande County show that median household income is about $64,411, roughly 35% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Marsh Elementary School is one of 11 public schools in Rio Grande County, which together enroll about 1,628 students.
The closest public school, Bill Metz Elementary School, is about 0.7 miles from Marsh Elementary School. Within five miles are 5 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Remote: the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
The school counted 94 students in 2020-21 and 166 in 2024-25. A shift in the grades offered could account for part of the difference. By 2024-25, the school had 16.3 students per teacher, compared with 13.4 in 2020-21.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Rio Grande County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,321
Census ACS
Median income
$64,411
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
1,628 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Monte Vista School District No. C-8
- Monte Vista Senior High SchoolHigh · 272 students
- Bill Metz Elementary SchoolElementary · 253 students
- Monte Vista Middle SchoolMiddle · 190 students
- Byron Syring Delta CenterHigh · 51 students
- Monte Vista On-Line AcademyHigh · 43 students
Other schools in MONTE VISTA
- Monte Vista Senior High SchoolHigh · 272 students
- Bill Metz Elementary SchoolElementary · 253 students
- Monte Vista Middle SchoolMiddle · 190 students
- Sargent Elementary SchoolElementary · 142 students
- Sargent Senior High SchoolHigh · 81 students
- SARGENT MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 70 students
Other Marsh Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Marsh Elementary. Marsh Elementary School is the 4th largest of the 4.
- Marsh Elementary SchoolChicago, IL · 616 students
- Marsh ElementaryAntioch, CA · 522 students
- Marsh Elementary SchoolMichigan City, IN · 296 students
Nearby schools
- Bill Metz Elementary School0.7 mi · 253
- Byron Syring Delta Center0.8 mi · 51
- Monte Vista On-Line Academy0.8 mi · 43
- Monte Vista Senior High School0.9 mi · 272
- Monte Vista Middle School2.3 mi · 190
- SARGENT MIDDLE SCHOOL6.9 mi · 70
Frequently asked questions
About Marsh Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Marsh Elementary School?
Marsh Elementary School enrolls approximately 166 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Marsh Elementary School serve?
Marsh Elementary School serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsh Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Marsh Elementary School is approximately 16.3:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Marsh Elementary School?
Student demographics at Marsh Elementary School are roughly 22% White, 74% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
What district is Marsh Elementary School in?
Marsh Elementary School is part of Monte Vista School District No. C-8.
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