Marsh Elementary School

325 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

325

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marsh Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	38
Black	109
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	2

White
134 (41.2 %)
Black
109 (33.5 %)
Two or More
42 (12.9 %)
Hispanic
38 (11.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Michigan City Area Schools
Phone:	(219)873-2102
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 48