- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Martinsville, IN
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180651001131
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Martinsville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Martinsville, IN.
School address
District: Msd Martinsville Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180651001131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 180651001131 · Martinsville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 14.4:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Martinsville High School (1,284 students)
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martinsville H
Martinsville High School
1,284 students
- John R. Wooden
John R. Wooden Middle School
576 students
- Bell Intermedi
Bell Intermediate Academy
524 students
- This school 375
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
375 students
- South Elementa 302
South Elementary School of Communications
302 students
- Brooklyn Stem 241
Brooklyn Stem Academy
241 students
What this shows Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy compares
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Indiana - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,558
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.1, Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Martinsville Schools reports $13,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John R. Wooden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bell Intermediate Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School of Communications | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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
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
Centerton Elementary School
Standard public school
126 students 18:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
How many students attend Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy?
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Martinsville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy?
50.0% of students at Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Martinsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy?
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy rank among schools in Martinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in Msd Martinsville Schools?
Besides Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy, 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.