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Marsh Elementary School

215 Lyell
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Marsh Elementary School serves 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Marsh Elementary School's student population of 182 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Excellence One Student At A Time

School Rankings

The diversity score of Marsh Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
71%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
27%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Marsh Elementary School?
182 students attend Marsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Marsh Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marsh Elementary School?
Marsh Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marsh Elementary School offer ?
Marsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marsh Elementary School part of?
Marsh Elementary School is part of Monte Vista School District No. C-8.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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