- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monte Vista, CO
Marsh Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marsh Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080576001110
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marsh Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Monte Vista · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marsh Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marsh Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Monte Vista, CO.
School address
District: Monte Vista School District No. C-8 · Colorado
NCES ID 080576001110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Marsh Elementary School grew from 166 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 080576001110 · Monte Vista, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 12.8:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Monte Vista Senior High School (272 students)
Marsh Elementary School grew from 166 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Marsh Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monte Vista Se
Monte Vista Senior High School
272 students
- Bill Metz Elem
Bill Metz Elementary School
253 students
- Monte Vista Mi
Monte Vista Middle School
190 students
- This school
Marsh Elementary School
166 students
- Byron Syring D 51
Byron Syring Delta Center
51 students
- Monte Vista on 43
Monte Vista on-Line Academy
43 students
What this shows Marsh Elementary School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marsh Elementary School compares
Marsh Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▲ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 22% in Colorado - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.1%
White 21.7%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Marsh Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Monte Vista School District No. C-8 reports $12,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marsh Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bill Metz Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byron Syring Delta Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista on-Line Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marsh Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marsh Elementary School
How many students attend Marsh Elementary School?
Marsh Elementary School has 166 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monte Vista, CO. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsh Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marsh Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marsh Elementary School?
55.4% of students at Marsh Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marsh Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marsh Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment, in Monte Vista, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marsh Elementary School?
Marsh Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marsh Elementary School rank among public schools in Monte Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Marsh Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Monte Vista, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monte Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Monte Vista School District No. C-8?
Besides Marsh Elementary School, Monte Vista School District No. C-8 also operates Monte Vista Senior High School (272 students), Bill Metz Elementary School (253 students), and Monte Vista Middle School (190 students). See the Monte Vista School District No. C-8 district page for the complete list.