Enrollment
360
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marsing, ID
Marsing Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marsing Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160198000351
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marsing Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Marsing · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marsing Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marsing Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marsing, ID.
School address
District: Marsing Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160198000351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marsing Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marsing Elementary School
Marsing Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Marsing, Idaho, enrolling 360 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 360 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 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Marsing Joint District spends $9,435 per pupil, 21% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marsing Joint District also operates Marsing High School (256 students) and Marsing Middle School (200 students) alongside Marsing 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 Marsing Elementary School compares
Marsing Elementary 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 50% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Idaho - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,435
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Marsing Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marsing Joint District, which includes Marsing Elementary School.
$9,435
Per student
-21%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 58.3%
Federal 23.7%
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 Marsing Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsing High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marsing Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marsing Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary 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 (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marsing Elementary School
How many students attend Marsing Elementary School?
Marsing Elementary School has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marsing, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marsing Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marsing Elementary School?
43.9% of students at Marsing Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marsing Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marsing Elementary School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Marsing, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marsing Elementary School?
Marsing Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Marsing Elementary School rank among public schools in Marsing?
By Resource Investment Index, Marsing Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marsing, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marsing on the city page.
Is Marsing Elementary School a good school?
Marsing Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of 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 Marsing Joint District?
Besides Marsing Elementary School, Marsing Joint District also operates Marsing High School (256 students) and Marsing Middle School (200 students). See the Marsing Joint District district page for the complete list.
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