Enrollment
434
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parlier, CA
John C Martinez Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John C Martinez Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062991004656
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John C Martinez Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Parlier · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for California
- 93.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John C Martinez Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John C Martinez Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Parlier, CA.
School address
District: Parlier Unified · California
NCES ID 062991004656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John C Martinez Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John C Martinez Elementary
John C Martinez Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Parlier, California, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.1:1 is larger than about 90% of California schools and 26% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 93.7% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,060 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #963, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Parlier's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riverview Elementary (509 students): John C Martinez Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.1:1 vs 26.8:1).
Parlier Unified also operates Parlier High (901 students) and Parlier Junior High (566 students) alongside John C Martinez Elementary.
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 John C Martinez Elementary compares
John C Martinez Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.7% | ▲ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
57.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,624
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 97.9%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, John C Martinez Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parlier Unified, which includes John C Martinez Elementary.
$18,624
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.6%
State 73.9%
Federal 13.4%
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 John C Martinez Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parlier High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parlier Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar E Chavez Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S Ben Benavidez Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mathew J Brletic Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John C Martinez Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Parlier
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
S Ben Benavidez Elementary
Standard public school
409 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Mathew J Brletic Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John C Martinez Elementary
How many students attend John C Martinez Elementary?
John C Martinez Elementary has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parlier, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John C Martinez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John C Martinez Elementary is 27.1:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John C Martinez Elementary?
93.7% of students at John C Martinez Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John C Martinez Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John C Martinez Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment, in Parlier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John C Martinez Elementary?
John C Martinez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John C Martinez Elementary rank among elementary schools in Parlier?
By Resource Investment Index, John C Martinez Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Parlier, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Parlier on the city page.
Is John C Martinez Elementary a good school?
John C Martinez Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Parlier Unified?
Besides John C Martinez Elementary, Parlier Unified also operates Parlier High (901 students), Parlier Junior High (566 students), and Cesar E Chavez Elementary (439 students). See the Parlier Unified district page for the complete list.
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