- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Troy, MI
Martell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263426006973
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martell Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Martell Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martell Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Troy, MI.
School address
District: Troy School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263426006973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Martell Elementary School shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 263426006973 · Troy, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.4:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High School (2,032 students)
Martell Elementary School shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Martell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy High Scho
Troy High School
2,032 students
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
1,468 students
- Larson Middle
Larson Middle School
865 students
- Boulan Park Mi
Boulan Park Middle School
839 students
- Baker Middle S 629
Baker Middle School
629 students
- This school 348
Martell Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Martell Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martell Elementary School compares
Martell Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 78% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$15,761
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
Asian 35.9%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Martell Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Troy School District reports $15,761 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Athens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulan Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Troy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
460 students 17:1 students per teacher
Bemis Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Schroeder Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Wass Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Morse Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Wattles Elementary School
Standard public school
406 students 15.6:1 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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martell Elementary School
How many students attend Martell Elementary School?
Martell Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Troy, MI. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martell Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Martell Elementary School?
12.1% of students at Martell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Martell Elementary School is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Troy, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martell Elementary School?
Martell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martell Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Martell Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Troy, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Troy School District?
Besides Martell Elementary School, Troy School District also operates Troy High School (2,032 students), Athens High School (1,468 students), and Larson Middle School (865 students). See the Troy School District district page for the complete list.