MARSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

412 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Marsing Elementary School, located in Marsing, Idaho, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marsing School District. Situated in a rural community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing core academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth. As a hub for the local community, it prioritizes small-town values while working to prepare its students for the transitions that follow in the district’s middle and high school programs.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered learning and small class sizes, which allow educators to provide more individualized attention to children as they build their fundamental skills. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with local community involvement, Marsing Elementary aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic curiosity. The staff works closely with families to ensure that the educational needs of the diverse student population are met, maintaining a focus on building a strong educational base for the children of Owyhee County.

412

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	161
Black	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

White
244 (59.2 %)
Hispanic
161 (39.1 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	MARSING JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)649-5411
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 26

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 69