Enrollment
256
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marsing, ID
Marsing High School
Federal NCES profile for Marsing High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160198000352
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marsing High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Marsing · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marsing High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marsing High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marsing, ID.
School address
District: Marsing Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160198000352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marsing High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marsing High School
Marsing High School is a mid-sized high school in Marsing, Idaho, enrolling 256 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 256 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 49/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
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 Elementary School (360 students) and Marsing Middle School (200 students) alongside Marsing 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 Marsing High School compares
Marsing 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▲ 18% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Idaho - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Marsing High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marsing Joint District, which includes Marsing High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsing Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marsing Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marsing High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high 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 (~256 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marsing High School
How many students attend Marsing High School?
Marsing High School has 256 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marsing, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsing High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marsing High School is 16:1, which is 6% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 2% higher 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 Marsing High School?
34.5% of students at Marsing High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marsing High School?
The largest demographic group at Marsing High School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Marsing, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marsing High School?
Marsing High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marsing High School rank among public schools in Marsing?
By Resource Investment Index, Marsing High School ranks #2 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 High School a good school?
Marsing High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 High School, Marsing Joint District also operates Marsing Elementary School (360 students) and Marsing Middle School (200 students). See the Marsing Joint District district page for the complete list.
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