MARFA SCHOOLS

MARFA ISD
400 W LINCOLN ST
MARFA, TX 79843
194 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Marfa Independent School District (ISD) serves the small, high-desert community of Marfa, Texas, a town renowned globally for its unique intersection of minimalist art, ranching history, and tourism. As a rural district, it functions as a central pillar of the community, providing K-12 education that reflects both the rugged independence of West Texas and the town’s sophisticated cultural landscape. The school system is relatively compact, allowing for smaller class sizes and a close-knit environment where students often benefit from more personalized attention from faculty and staff.

Beyond traditional academics, the district is shaped by its geographic isolation and its proximity to the Davis Mountains. The curriculum often integrates the local context, leveraging the region's distinct history and international reputation as an arts hub. By maintaining a focus on core educational standards while operating within a unique cultural enclave, Marfa Schools strive to prepare their students for both higher education and diverse career paths, balancing the traditions of a small-town school district with the creative energy of the surrounding community.
194
Total Students
21.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    178 (91.8%)
  • White
    14 (7.2%)
  • Black
    2 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: MARFA ISD
Phone: (432)729-5500
Website: http://www.marfaisd.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 191
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 7
Kindergarten 11
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 12
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 16
Grade 12 17
Gender Ratio