Enrollment
126
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Martinsville, IN
Centerton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Centerton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180651001129
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerton Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Martinsville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Centerton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerton Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Martinsville, IN.
School address
District: Msd Martinsville Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180651001129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centerton Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centerton Elementary School
Centerton Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Martinsville, Indiana, enrolling 126 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Indiana schools, with 126 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Martinsville's public schools, it stands alongside Waverly Elementary School (404 students): Centerton Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 19.2:1).
Msd Martinsville Schools also operates Martinsville High School (1,284 students) and John R. Wooden Middle School (576 students) alongside Centerton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Centerton Elementary School compares
Centerton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 43% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Indiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,142
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Centerton Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Martinsville Schools, which includes Centerton Elementary School.
$12,142
Per student
+1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 59.5%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Centerton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John R. Wooden Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bell Intermediate Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School of Communications | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Martinsville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waverly Elementary School
Standard public school
404 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
Standard public school
375 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
South Elementary School of Communications
Standard public school
302 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Poston Road Elementary School
Standard public school
237 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Green Township Elementary School
Standard public school
137 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~126 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Centerton Elementary School
How many students attend Centerton Elementary School?
Centerton Elementary School has 126 students enrolled. It is a public school in Martinsville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerton Elementary School is 18:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centerton Elementary School?
28.0% of students at Centerton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Centerton Elementary School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Martinsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerton Elementary School?
Centerton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centerton Elementary School rank among schools in Martinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerton Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Martinsville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Martinsville on the city page.
Is Centerton Elementary School a good school?
Centerton Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Msd Martinsville Schools?
Besides Centerton Elementary School, Msd Martinsville Schools also operates Martinsville High School (1,284 students), John R. Wooden Middle School (576 students), and Bell Intermediate Academy (524 students). See the Msd Martinsville Schools district page for the complete list.
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