Enrollment
303
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arimo, ID
Marsh Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Marsh Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160195000347
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marsh Valley High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Idaho schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 303
- students enrolled
Marsh Valley High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marsh Valley Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160195000347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marsh Valley High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marsh Valley High School
Marsh Valley High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Arimo, Idaho, enrolling 303 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.3% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Idaho average.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Marsh Valley Joint District spends $9,337 per pupil, 22% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marsh Valley Joint District also operates Mountain View Elementary School (268 students) and Inkom Elementary School (210 students) alongside Marsh Valley High 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 Valley High School compares
Marsh Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 58% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 22% in Idaho - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,337
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Marsh Valley High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marsh Valley Joint District, which includes Marsh Valley High School.
$9,337
Per student
-22%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 61.7%
Federal 17.7%
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 Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inkom Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marsh Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Downey Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lava Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marsh Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marsh Valley High School
How many students attend Marsh Valley High School?
Marsh Valley High School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arimo, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsh Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marsh Valley High School is 13.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 16% 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 Valley High School?
12.3% of students at Marsh Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marsh Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Marsh Valley High School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Arimo, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marsh Valley High School?
Marsh Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Marsh Valley High School a good school?
Marsh Valley High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Idaho schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho 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 Marsh Valley Joint District?
Besides Marsh Valley High School, Marsh Valley Joint District also operates Mountain View Elementary School (268 students), Inkom Elementary School (210 students), and Marsh Valley Middle School (166 students). See the Marsh Valley Joint District district page for the complete list.
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