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Marfa Elementary School (Closed 2014)

413 West Columbia St
Marfa, TX 79843
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Marfa Elementary School serves 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
195 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(12-13)
60-64%
78%
(12-13)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
87%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.23
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Marfa Elementary School?
195 students attend Marfa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Marfa Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marfa Elementary School?
Marfa Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marfa Elementary School offer ?
Marfa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Marfa Elementary School part of?
Marfa Elementary School is part of Marfa Independent School District.

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