Marsh Elementary School

166 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Marsh Elementary School, located at 215 Lyell in Monte Vista, Colorado, serves as a primary educational institution within the Monte Vista School District (RE-3). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on fundamental academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their future educational journeys. By emphasizing a community-oriented approach, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong connection to the local Monte Vista area.

As part of the broader district, Marsh Elementary benefits from resources and curriculum standards aligned with Colorado state requirements. The school emphasizes collaboration between teachers, parents, and the community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. For those interested in specific academic calendars, registration procedures, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the official Monte Vista School District website at http://www.monte.k12.co.us.

166

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marsh Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	122
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
122 (73.5 %)
White
41 (24.7 %)
Two or More
2 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Monte Vista School District No. C-8
Phone:	(719)852-3231
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 52