Marsh Elementary School

Summary:

Marsh Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 325 students in grades K-6 in Michigan City, Indiana, which is part of the Michigan City Area Schools district. While the district is ranked 275 out of 381 in the state, Marsh Elementary faces several key challenges that set it apart from nearby schools.

Marsh Elementary has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American (33.54%) and Hispanic (11.69%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school struggles with high chronic absenteeism, reaching 39.8% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Marsh Elementary's test scores lag behind the state and district averages, with only 32.93% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts, compared to 27.89% for the district and 38.6% statewide. Additionally, Marsh Elementary has a very high percentage of students (83.69%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Marsh Elementary has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $8,534 in 2018-2019 to $12,367 in 2021-2022, its performance still lags behind nearby schools within the same district, such as Springfield Elementary and Coolspring Elementary, which have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Marsh Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has consistently been in the bottom half of Indiana elementary schools, with a ranking of 630 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public K-6

 400 E Homer St
       Michigan City, IN  46360


(219) 873-2102

District: Michigan City Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
630th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,367 Help


Students who attend Marsh Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Martin T Krueger Middle School
High:    Michigan City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.2%
African American:
33.5%
Two or more races:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marsh Elementary School ranks worse than 62.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Michigan City Area Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.02. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Marsh Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.2%), African American (33.5%), two or more races (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marsh Elementary School is 17.1, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Michigan City Area Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marsh Elementary School is $12,367. 5 elementary schools in the Michigan City Area Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Michigan City Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Michigan City Area Schools 272nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marsh Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 25.62 801st 959 16.5%
2006 26.05 803rd 961 16.4%
2007 21.77 855th 985 13.2%
2008 19.77 874th 996 12.2%
2009 26.04 816th 1003 18.6%
2010 29.60 805th 1009 20.2%
2011 37.69 758th 1025 26.0%
2012 33.49 786th 1015 22.6%
2013 28.36 860th 1035 16.9%
2014 16.10 947th 1036 8.6%
2015 29.14 821st 1040 21.1%
2016 40.29 730th 1046 30.2%
2017 27.75 820th 1033 20.6%
2018 29.93 791st 1027 23.0%
2019 29.04 789th 1031 23.5%
2021 29.36 752nd 1016 26.0%
2022 32.57 725th 1020 28.9%
2023 35.56 677th 1016 33.4%
2024 40.02 630th 1010 37.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Marsh Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 216 12 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1989 251 10 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1990 255 13 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1991 269 7 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1992 295 45 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1993 281 41 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1994 270 51 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1995 249 54 1 5 0 n/a n/a 6 315
1996 249 54 1 5 0 n/a n/a 6 315
1997 252 40 1 12 0 n/a n/a 5 310
1998 238 70 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1999 238 55 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2000 230 51 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2001 213 79 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2002 182 91 4 9 5 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 182 91 4 9 5 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 194 87 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 174 78 2 12 3 n/a n/a 0 269
2006 174 88 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 136 92 3 22 4 n/a n/a 34 291
2008 134 80 2 20 2 n/a n/a 40 278
2009 125 82 1 18 2 n/a n/a 39 267
2010 108 103 3 22 2 n/a n/a 36 274
2011 145 96 0 35 1 0 53 0 330
2012 141 78 0 30 1 0 29 0 279
2013 113 77 0 23 0 0 18 0 231
2014 118 85 0 27 0 0 28 0 258
2015 146 106 1 45 0 0 36 0 334
2016 117 107 1 51 1 0 22 0 299
2017 111 118 1 49 1 0 31 0 311
2018 135 102 0 36 1 0 34 0 308
2019 161 121 0 35 0 0 33 0 350
2020 150 120 0 40 0 0 42 0 352
2021 135 121 0 40 0 0 33 0 329
2022 129 121 0 28 0 2 37 0 317
2023 134 109 0 38 0 2 42 0 325

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 Marsh Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 235 12.5 18.8 22.1
1989 267 12.4 21.5 22.5
1990 274 12.8 21.4 21.9
1991 280 13.4 20.8 24.6
1992 343 15.4 22.2 26.5
1993 326 17.7 18.4 30.4
1994 325 16.7 19.5 34.8
1995 315 17.8 17.7 36.2
1996 315 17.8 17.7 36.2
1997 310 17.8 17.4 35.1
1998 316 17.1 18.5 34.8
1999 302 16.0 18.9 45.4
2000 293 16.3 18.0 53.9
2001 305 17.1 17.8 56.1
2002 291 17.6 16.5 70.8
2003 291 17.6 16.5 70.8
2004 294 18.7 15.7 67
2005 269 18.5 14.5 72.5
2006 277 18.6 14.9 73.6
2007 291 n/a n/a 86.4
2008 278 17.0 16.4 94.5
2009 267 17.8 15.0 103.1
2010 274 15.7 17.3 106.7
2011 330 16.6 19.8 87
2012 279 19.0 14.6 84.9
2013 231 16.0 14.4 84.8
2014 258 16.6 15.5 85.7
2015 334 21.0 15.9 84.1
2016 299 21.0 14.2 83.6
2017 311 21.0 14.7 82.3
2018 308 21.0 14.6 76.6
2019 350 21.0 16.6 77.4
2020 352 22.0 15.9 82.4
2021 329 45.4 7.2 87.2
2022 317 20.7 15.2 81.4
2023 325 19.0 17.1 83.7

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 Marsh Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 235 12.5 18.8 22.1
1989 267 12.4 21.5 22.5
1990 274 12.8 21.4 21.9
1991 280 13.4 20.8 24.6
1992 343 15.4 22.2 26.5
1993 326 17.7 18.4 30.4
1994 325 16.7 19.5 34.8
1995 315 17.8 17.7 36.2
1996 315 17.8 17.7 36.2
1997 310 17.8 17.4 35.1
1998 316 17.1 18.5 34.8
1999 302 16.0 18.9 45.4
2000 293 16.3 18.0 53.9
2001 305 17.1 17.8 56.1
2002 291 17.6 16.5 70.8
2003 291 17.6 16.5 70.8
2004 294 18.7 15.7 67
2005 269 18.5 14.5 72.5
2006 277 18.6 14.9 73.6
2007 291 n/a n/a 86.4
2008 278 17.0 16.4 94.5
2009 267 17.8 15.0 103.1
2010 274 15.7 17.3 106.7
2011 330 16.6 19.8 87
2012 279 19.0 14.6 84.9
2013 231 16.0 14.4 84.8
2014 258 16.6 15.5 85.7
2015 334 21.0 15.9 84.1
2016 299 21.0 14.2 83.6
2017 311 21.0 14.7 82.3
2018 308 21.0 14.6 76.6
2019 350 21.0 16.6 77.4
2020 352 22.0 15.9 82.4
2021 329 45.4 7.2 87.2
2022 317 20.7 15.2 81.4
2023 325 19.0 17.1 83.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marsh Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $855 (10.0%) $7,679 (90.0%) $8,534
2020 $712 (8.1%) $8,025 (91.9%) $8,737
2021 $1,137 (11.3%) $8,937 (88.7%) $10,074
2022 $1,743 (14.1%) $10,624 (85.9%) $12,367

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marsh Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 789th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 677th of 1016 Elementary schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marsh Elementary School)30.831.1
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan City Area Schools)40.823.1
 17.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Marsh Elementary School)4115.6
 25.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan City Area Schools)58.736.5
 22.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marsh Elementary School)39.131.9
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan City Area Schools)36.726.4
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Marsh Elementary School)52.246.8
 5.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan City Area Schools)51.738.1
 13.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Marsh Elementary School)23.912.8
 11.1%
   4th Grade Science (Michigan City Area Schools)33.221.1
 12.1%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marsh Elementary School)17.830.2
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan City Area Schools)32.828.8
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Marsh Elementary School)2027.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan City Area Schools)3630.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Marsh Elementary School)13.311.6
 1.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan City Area Schools)20.217.7
 2.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marsh Elementary School)40.945.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan City Area Schools)37.930.6
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Marsh Elementary School)56.829.6
 27.3%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan City Area Schools)43.728.1
 15.6%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Marsh Elementary School)32.634.1
 1.5%
   6th Grade Science (Michigan City Area Schools)2921.6
 7.4%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students350325
 7.1%
African American121109
 9.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3538
 8.6%
Pacific Islander02
White161134
 16.8%
Two or More Races3342
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.4%83.7%
 6.3%


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Students at Marsh Elementary School are 41% White, 34% African American, 13% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Martin T Krueger Middle School
High : Michigan City High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Marsh Elementary School.

Marsh Elementary School ranks 630th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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