- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Marsh Valley High School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 160195000347 · Arimo, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 13.2:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View Elementary School (268 students)
Marsh Valley High School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Marsh Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marsh Valley High School
303 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary School
268 students
- Inkom Elementa
Inkom Elementary School
210 students
- Marsh Valley M
Marsh Valley Middle School
166 students
- Downey Element 75
Downey Elementary School
75 students
- Lava Elementar 42
Lava Elementary School
42 students
What this shows Marsh Valley High School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marsh Valley High School compares
Marsh Valley High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,781
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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.
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
District finance for Marsh Valley Joint District reports $9,781 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~303 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.