Enrollment
166
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marsh Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marsh Elementary School
Marsh Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Monte Vista, Colorado, enrolling 166 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 166 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 103 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (22%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Monte Vista School District No. C-8 spends $11,711 per pupil, 28% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Monte Vista School District No. C-8 also operates Monte Vista Senior High School (272 students) and Bill Metz Elementary School (253 students) alongside Marsh Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marsh Elementary School compares
Marsh Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monte Vista School District No. C-8, which includes Marsh Elementary School.
$11,711
Per student
-28%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 59.2%
Federal 18.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~166 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Marsh Elementary School a good school?
Marsh Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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