MARSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Marsh Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Michigan City Area Schools school district, located in Michigan City, IN with about 308 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Marsh Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Marsh Elementary School, located at 400 E. Homer St. in Michigan City, Indiana, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Michigan City Area Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for their future educational transitions.
The school environment at Marsh Elementary emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work to meet the diverse needs of their student population. As a hub within the Michigan City community, the school frequently engages with families and local stakeholders to foster a collaborative culture. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, Marsh Elementary aims to cultivate a positive learning experience that encourages students to develop both as scholars and as responsible members of the community.
For more information, contact Marsh Elementary School at (219) 873-2102 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Michigan City, IN 46360-4699
(219) 873-2102
MARSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Michigan City, IN with about 308 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Michigan City Area Schools
- Total Students:
- 308
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 308 students
- White
- 43.8%
- Black or African American
- 33.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.7%
- Two or more races
- 11.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.9%
- Male
- 48.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.