- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hinesville, GA
Joseph Martin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Martin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130330002046
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Martin Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Hinesville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Martin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Martin Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Hinesville, GA.
School address
District: Liberty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130330002046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Joseph Martin Elementary School held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 130330002046 · Hinesville, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 16.7:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradwell Institute (1,900 students)
Joseph Martin Elementary School held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Joseph Martin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradwell Insti
Bradwell Institute
1,900 students
- Liberty County
Liberty County High School
1,192 students
- Button Gwinnet
Button Gwinnett Elementary School
1,162 students
- Snelson-Golden
Snelson-Golden Middle School
876 students
- Lewis Frasier
Lewis Frasier Middle School
828 students
- This school 720
Joseph Martin Elementary School
720 students
What this shows Joseph Martin Elementary School reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Martin Elementary School compares
Joseph Martin Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 16% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$12,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
White 17.5%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Joseph Martin Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty County reports $12,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph Martin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Institute | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Button Gwinnett Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snelson-Golden Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis Frasier Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Martin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Hinesville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Taylors Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Waldo Pafford Elementary School
Standard public school
741 students 19:1 students per teacher
Frank Long Elementary School
Standard public school
685 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Martin Elementary School
How many students attend Joseph Martin Elementary School?
Joseph Martin Elementary School has 720 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hinesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Martin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Martin Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph Martin Elementary School?
50.9% of students at Joseph Martin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Martin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Martin Elementary School is African American at 49.3% of enrollment, in Hinesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Martin Elementary School?
Joseph Martin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Joseph Martin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hinesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Martin Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Hinesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hinesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty County?
Besides Joseph Martin Elementary School, Liberty County also operates Bradwell Institute (1,900 students), Liberty County High School (1,192 students), and Button Gwinnett Elementary School (1,162 students). See the Liberty County district page for the complete list.