Mary F. Marsh Elementary School serves 128 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
7%
5%
White
84%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mary F. Marsh Elementary School?
128 students attend Mary F. Marsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mary F. Marsh Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mary F. Marsh Elementary School offer ?
Mary F. Marsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mary F. Marsh Elementary School part of?
Mary F. Marsh Elementary School is part of South Portland Public Schools.
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