Marissa CUSD 40

Marissa CUSD 40 is an open, traditional public school district headquartered at 1 E Marissa St in Marissa, Illinois (ZIP code 62257). Situated within the St. Louis metropolitan region, the district operates in a distant rural setting as an independent local education agency that is neither a charter district nor part of a supervisory union. Across its two operational schools, the district offers comprehensive academic programming serving students from pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade. During the 2024–2025 school year, the district enrolled a total student body of 492 children, including 49 in pre-kindergarten, 31 in kindergarten, and primary through secondary grade cohorts ranging from 26 to 48 students per grade level. Parents, students, and researchers can learn more by visiting the district's website at http://www.marissa40.org or reaching its main office at (618) 295-2313.

The student population at Marissa CUSD 40 consists of 250 female students and 242 male students. Demographically, the student body includes 434 White students, 27 students of two or more races, 17 Hispanic students, 13 Black students, and 1 Asian student. To support its educational programs and administrative needs, the district maintains a full-time equivalent (FTE) staffing structure totaling 241.44 FTE positions. This personnel framework includes 92.0 FTE teachers, 30.95 FTE instructional aides, and 118.49 FTE support staff members, ensuring dedicated instructional and operational coverage across its facilities.