MARFA ISD

Marfa Independent School District (Marfa ISD) serves the remote rural community of Marfa, Texas, from its campus located at 400 W Lincoln St. Operating as an active, traditional public school district, Marfa ISD delivers a continuous educational pathway for local families, offering complete instruction from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade across a single operational school facility. The district’s tight-knit student body of 194 pupils reflects the cultural fabric of the surrounding region, encompassing 178 Hispanic, 14 White, and 2 Black students, with an even distribution of 97 male and 97 female learners across its primary and secondary grade levels.

The district's localized setting is supported by a robust staffing model tailored to ensure individual student attention and operational stability. Marfa ISD employs approximately 88 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, anchored by nearly 43 FTE classroom teachers, over 43 FTE support personnel, and targeted instructional aides. This high ratio of educators and support staff relative to total enrollment fosters a highly supportive learning environment suited to the unique needs of a remote West Texas community. Parents, students, and researchers seeking further details about the district can reach out by phone at (432) 729-5500 or explore their official web portal at marfaisd.com.