Enrollment
513
Elementary
DISTRICT 350 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BIG SPRING ISD·NCES 481020000479
Marcy Elementary School
2101 WASSON RD, BIG SPRING, TX 79720 · (432) 264-4144 · Howard County
GRADES 01–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL513 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.7:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
370 students
DISTRICT 73% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 263 | 51% |
| Grade 2 | 250 | 49% |
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Marcy Elementary School→Washington Elementary School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within BIG SPRING ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Marcy Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcy Elementary School this school | 513 | 72.1% | N/A |
| Jack Taylor Elementary School BURLESON | 536 | 73.7% | 34.3% |
| Levelland Academic Beginnings Center LEVELLAND | 518 | 73.4% | N/A |
| Harmony Science Academy - Odessa ODESSA | 541 | 73.4% | 48.7% |
| Annie Sims Elementary School MOUNT PLEASANT | 508 | 70.1% | 63.2% |
| Gonzales North Avenue GONZALES | 565 | 72.6% | 42.0% |
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 Marcy Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Howard County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 513 | #2,388 of 4,938 | #2 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.0:1 | #3,878 of 4,622 | #4 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 44.4% | #2,823 of 4,628 | #5 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.1% | #2,439 of 4,789 | #4 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +23.6% | #340 of 1,307 | N/A |
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
513
+131 (+34%) vs 2020
-8% since 1990-91, when it was 557
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
was 16.6:1
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 | 513 | 30.2 | 17.0:1 | 72% (370) |
| 2023-24 | 405 | 24.9 | 16.3:1 | 78% (316) |
| 2022-23 | 360 | 27.4 | 13.2:1 | 76% (275) |
| 2020-21 | 382 | 23 | 16.6:1 | 73% (279) |
| 2017-18 | 415 | 24.5 | 16.9:1 | 77% (321) |
| 2015-16 | 436 | 24 | 18.2:1 | 72% (315) |
| 2010-11 | 515 | 27 | 19.1:1 | 74% (382) |
| 2000-01 | 360 | 25 | 14.4:1 | 68% (245) |
| 1990-91 | 557 | 29 | 19.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Marcy Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 24% (415 to 513); teachers up 23% (24.5 to 30.2).
About Marcy Elementary School
Marcy Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school for students in BIG SPRING, Texas. Total enrollment is 513 students, and the grades served are 1 through 2.
BIG SPRING ISD has 3,742 students spread across 8 schools.
The share of Hispanic students at Marcy Elementary School is 72%, a majority. After that, the student body is 19% White, 5% Black, and 4% multiracial. Census figures show Howard County is about 48% Hispanic. A diversity index of 44% means there is a 44% chance two randomly chosen students at Marcy Elementary School are from different groups.
Marcy Elementary School has 30.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17.0:1. Elementary schools in Texas have an average ratio of 15.1:1. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, often used to gauge student poverty, is 72%. The rate at public schools in Howard County averages 60%, lower than here.
In Howard County, median household income comes to about $69,649, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 11%. The county's public schools total 15, with about 5,521 students.
Marcy Elementary School's closest public school neighbor is Goliad Elementary School, about 2.2 miles away. Within five miles of Marcy Elementary School, there are 7 other public schools.
Locale: Town: Remote. In NCES terms, the school is in a town far from an urbanized area.
The school's student count increased 34% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years.
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Howard County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
32,290
Census ACS
Median income
$69,649
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
5,521 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BIG SPRING ISD
- Big Spring High SchoolHigh · 982 students
- Big Spring Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 522 students
- Big Spring Junior High SchoolMiddle · 490 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolElementary · 489 students
- Moss Elementary SchoolElementary · 380 students
- Goliad Elementary SchoolElementary · 271 students
Other schools in BIG SPRING
- Big Spring High SchoolHigh · 982 students
- Big Spring Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 522 students
- Big Spring Junior High SchoolMiddle · 490 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolElementary · 489 students
- Moss Elementary SchoolElementary · 380 students
- Forsan Elementary SchoolElementary · 343 students
Other Marcy Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Marcy Elementary. Marcy Elementary School is the largest of the 4.
- Marcy ElementaryMenomonee Falls, WI · 488 students
- Marcy ElementaryMINNEAPOLIS, MN · 415 students
- MARCY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMARCY, NY · 288 students
Nearby schools
- Goliad Elementary School2.2 mi · 271
- Big Spring Intermediate School2.2 mi · 522
- Big Spring High School2.6 mi · 982
- Big Spring Junior High School2.9 mi · 490
- Kentwood Elementary School3.3 mi · 95
- Washington Elementary School3.3 mi · 489
Frequently asked questions
About Marcy Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Marcy Elementary School?
Marcy Elementary School enrolls approximately 513 students in grades 01-02.
What grades does Marcy Elementary School serve?
Marcy Elementary School serves grades 01-02.
How many students per teacher at Marcy Elementary School?
Approximately 17.0:1 students per teacher at Marcy Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at Marcy Elementary School?
Student demographics at Marcy Elementary School are roughly 19% White, 72% Hispanic, 5% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Marcy Elementary School in?
Marcy Elementary School is part of BIG SPRING ISD.
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