Marsing Elementary School

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Marsing Elementary School ranks 207 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Marsing Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 412 students in grades K-5 in Marsing, Idaho, which is part of the Marsing Joint District. The school faces several challenges, including a higher percentage of Hispanic students, high chronic absenteeism rates, and lower academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools.

Marsing Elementary has a student population that is 39.08% Hispanic, which is higher than the state average, while the percentage of White students (59.22%) is lower. The school has experienced chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 17.1% to 45.0% over the past three years, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Marsing Elementary's proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts are consistently lower than the Marsing Joint District and the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 39.8% in Math, 22.5% in Science, and 46.8% in ELA, compared to the state averages of 42.2%, 41.2%, and 53.3%, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Owyhee Elementary in the Nampa School District, Marsing Elementary's academic performance is lower. In 2023-2024, Owyhee Elementary had higher proficiency rates in Math (34.8%) and ELA (44.9%) compared to Marsing Elementary. Additionally, Marsing Elementary's chronic absenteeism rates are significantly higher than nearby schools, such as Lincoln Elementary in the Caldwell District, which had a rate of 30.9% in 2022-2023. These factors, combined with lower spending per student and a higher student-teacher ratio, suggest that Marsing Elementary may need additional resources and support to improve student outcomes and better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

207 8th Avenue West
Marsing, ID 83639-0340

(208) 649-5411

District: Marsing Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
207^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,814

Students who attend Marsing Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Marsing Middle School
High:	Marsing High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 355

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.2%

Hispanic:

40.8%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marsing Elementary School ranks worse than 68.8% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.7. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.2%), Hispanic (40.8%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marsing Elementary School is 18.6. (See more...)

Compare Marsing Elementary School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marsing Elementary School is $7,814.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Marsing Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marsing Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marsing Joint District 25^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marsing Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	5.58	331^st	335	1.2%
2009	12.20	336^th	349	3.7%
2010	11.61	343^rd	356	3.7%
2011	38.32	265^th	359	26.2%
2012	36.75	263^rd	354	25.7%
2013	21.42	317^th	357	11.2%
2015	10.38	211^th	226	6.6%
2016	11.57	224^th	240	6.7%
2017	19.24	248^th	292	15.1%
2018	32.02	176^th	254	30.7%
2023	32.67	171^st	252	32.1%
2024	30.70	207^th	301	31.2%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marsing Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	257	257
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	310	310
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	283	283
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	296	296
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	322	322
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	322	322
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	326	326
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	330	330
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	323	323
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	356	356
2001	242	0	0	128	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
2002	237	0	0	167	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2003	237	0	0	167	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2004	231	0	0	141	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
2005	242	0	0	145	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
2006	241	2	0	171	0	n/a	n/a	0	414
2007	246	0	0	166	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
2008	251	0	0	155	1	n/a	n/a	0	407
2009	256	0	0	157	1	n/a	n/a	0	414
2010	271	0	0	161	3	n/a	n/a	0	435
2011	248	1	0	146	2	0	5	0	402
2012	244	2	0	151	4	1	7	0	409
2013	244	3	0	143	5	0	7	0	402
2014	227	2	0	155	2	0	12	0	398
2015	206	2	0	142	2	0	13	0	365
2016	196	2	0	157	1	0	5	0	361
2017	208	1	0	156	0	0	4	0	369
2018	221	0	0	154	0	0	3	0	378
2019	212	0	0	172	0	0	6	0	390
2020	202	0	0	161	1	0	6	0	370
2021	231	0	0	158	1	0	3	0	393
2022	247	0	0	159	1	0	6	0	413
2023	244	1	0	161	3	0	3	0	412
2024	203	0	0	145	3	0	4	0	355

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marsing Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	257	12.0	21.4	49.8
1992	310	14.7	21.0	47.4
1993	283	13.2	21.4	57.2
1994	296	13.5	21.9	59.5
1995	322	15.9	20.3	51.9
1996	322	15.9	20.3	51.9
1997	326	17.1	19.1	55.8
1998	330	16.0	20.6	60.9
1999	323	20.0	16.2	60.1
2000	356	20.0	17.8	53.4
2001	370	20.0	18.5	64.1
2002	404	23.1	17.5	59.2
2003	404	23.1	17.5	59.2
2004	372	19.5	19.1	59.7
2005	387	19.5	19.8	67.7
2006	414	19.5	21.2	60.4
2007	412	22.3	18.5	61.2
2008	407	18.3	22.2	65.4
2009	414	18.1	22.8	62.6
2010	435	20.0	21.7	62.3
2011	402	20.0	20.1	61.9
2012	409	19.0	21.5	74.8
2013	402	17.9	22.3	71.1
2014	398	21.5	18.4	68.8
2015	365	18.0	20.2	68.5
2016	361	16.0	22.5	68.4
2017	369	18.2	20.2	72.1
2018	378	18.2	20.6	68.8
2019	390	18.5	20.9	61.8
2020	370	18.6	19.8	63.2
2021	393	16.1	24.4	56.7
2022	413	17.0	24.2	38
2023	412	17.0	24.2	55.3
2024	355	19.0	18.6	63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marsing Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	257	12.0	21.4	49.8
1992	310	14.7	21.0	47.4
1993	283	13.2	21.4	57.2
1994	296	13.5	21.9	59.5
1995	322	15.9	20.3	51.9
1996	322	15.9	20.3	51.9
1997	326	17.1	19.1	55.8
1998	330	16.0	20.6	60.9
1999	323	20.0	16.2	60.1
2000	356	20.0	17.8	53.4
2001	370	20.0	18.5	64.1
2002	404	23.1	17.5	59.2
2003	404	23.1	17.5	59.2
2004	372	19.5	19.1	59.7
2005	387	19.5	19.8	67.7
2006	414	19.5	21.2	60.4
2007	412	22.3	18.5	61.2
2008	407	18.3	22.2	65.4
2009	414	18.1	22.8	62.6
2010	435	20.0	21.7	62.3
2011	402	20.0	20.1	61.9
2012	409	19.0	21.5	74.8
2013	402	17.9	22.3	71.1
2014	398	21.5	18.4	68.8
2015	365	18.0	20.2	68.5
2016	361	16.0	22.5	68.4
2017	369	18.2	20.2	72.1
2018	378	18.2	20.6	68.8
2019	390	18.5	20.9	61.8
2020	370	18.6	19.8	63.2
2021	393	16.1	24.4	56.7
2022	413	17.0	24.2	38
2023	412	17.0	24.2	55.3
2024	355	19.0	18.6	63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marsing Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,544 (19.8%)	$6,270 (80.2%)	$7,814

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marsing Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Marsing Elementary School)	35.9	38	2.1%
All Grades Math (Marsing Joint District)	46.1	43.6	2.5%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Marsing Elementary School)	46.2	24.6	21.6%
All Grades Science (Marsing Joint District)	57.5	40.7	16.8%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marsing Elementary School)	36.4	43.3	6.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marsing Joint District)	48.7	49.7	1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	390	412	5.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	172	161	6.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	212	244	15.1%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.8%	55.3%	6.5%

Schools Near Marsing Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)							ISAT Science (2024)			ISAT English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marsing Elementary School	Public	K-5	207 8th Avenue West	Marsing	83639	Owyhee County	Marsing Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 649-5411	355	19	18.6	63.7%	203 (57.2%)	0 (0.0%)	145 (40.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	30.7	207^th of 301 public elementary schools	31.2%		32.7	171^st of 252 public elementary schools	32.1%	36							39.8			22.5						46.8	$7,814	$1,544	$6,270
West Canyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19548 Ustick Road	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 459-6938	378	21	18.0	46.8%	205 (54.2%)	3 (0.8%)	154 (40.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.0%)	76.9	67^th of 301 public elementary schools	77.7%		80.5	50^th of 252 public elementary schools	80.2%	17	50.6	67.1	63.1				59.4			56.9			73.4				$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Homedale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	420 West Washington Avenue	Homedale	83628	Owyhee County	Homedale Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 337-4033	478	27	17.7	59.4%	346 (72.4%)	3 (0.6%)	117 (24.5%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)								(n/a)							41.1									38.0	$6,619	$926	$5,693
Lewis And Clark Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1102 Laster Street	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3345	414	28	14.6	84.3%	157 (37.9%)	6 (1.4%)	233 (56.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	5.4	292^nd of 301 public elementary schools	3.0%		8.2	242^nd of 252 public elementary schools	4.0%	50		19.7										22.7				29.1	$8,562	$1,443	$7,119
Central Canyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16437 Florida Avenue	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 459-3367	730	35	20.8	50.4%	351 (48.1%)	12 (1.6%)	332 (45.5%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)	19 (2.6%)	49.3	154^th of 301 public elementary schools	48.8%		60.1	94^th of 252 public elementary schools	62.7%	60	43.9	44.5	43.5				44.0			43.6	45.6	54.0	64.5			54.6	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Lakevue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12843 Cirrus Drive	Nampa	83651	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 467-1478	823	43	19.1	41.8%	457 (55.5%)	23 (2.8%)	296 (36.0%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.6%)	33 (4.0%)	45.8	164^th of 301 public elementary schools	45.5%		52.9	117^th of 252 public elementary schools	53.6%	47	49.2	40.4	33.1				40.7				55.3	46.8	63.7			55.1	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 East Linden	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3313	508	30	16.9	72.2%	203 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	280 (55.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)	13.8	259^th of 301 public elementary schools	14.0%		17	212^th of 252 public elementary schools	15.9%	47		24.9					31.3			25.7		28.5				32.8	$8,024	$1,440	$6,584
Heritage Community Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	1803 East Ustick Road	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Heritage Community Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 453-8070	491	24	20.4	62.1%	122 (24.8%)	1 (0.2%)	363 (73.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	9.7	280^th of 301 public elementary schools	7.0%					(n/a)	28.3	30.0	16.7	11.1	27.1	12.5	21.4	30.0	30.0	30.0	31.6	20.0		17.0	31.6	29.2	$6,084	$917	$5,167
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2918 Washington Avenue	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3317	519	35	15.0	90.6%	140 (27.0%)	4 (0.8%)	355 (68.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.1%)	5.3	293^rd of 301 public elementary schools	2.7%		9.2	239^th of 252 public elementary schools	5.2%	54	21.9	21.7	17.9				20.5			10.4	27.5	18.4	26.3			24.3	$7,860	$1,714	$6,146
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Grant Street	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3321	297	18	16.8	88.6%	139 (46.8%)	3 (1.0%)	139 (46.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.7%)	3.2	300^th of 301 public elementary schools	0.3%		2.7	251^st of 252 public elementary schools	0.4%	49		17.3								10.6			21.6			25.2	$8,366	$1,310	$7,056

Frequently Asked Questions about Marsing Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Marsing Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Marsing Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marsing Middle School
High : Marsing High School

Is Marsing Elementary School a good school?

Marsing Elementary School ranks 207^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Marsing Elementary School in?

Marsing Joint District

What is the racial makeup of Marsing Elementary School?

Students at Marsing Elementary School are 57% White, 41% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Marsing Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 355 students attended Marsing Elementary School.

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