Enrollment
720
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph Martin Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joseph Martin Elementary School
Joseph Martin Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hinesville, Georgia, enrolling 720 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.9% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 720 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 454 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #313.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hinesville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Taylors Creek Elementary School (765 students): Joseph Martin Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 15.9:1).
Liberty County also operates Bradwell Institute (1,900 students) and Liberty County High School (1,192 students) alongside Joseph Martin 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 Joseph Martin Elementary School compares
Joseph Martin Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,299
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty County, which includes Joseph Martin Elementary School.
$12,299
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 53.5%
Federal 19.3%
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 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
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Joseph Martin Elementary School a good school?
Joseph Martin Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia 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 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.
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