Enrollment
537
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
Martha Gaskins K5
Federal NCES profile for Martha Gaskins K5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010039001446
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martha Gaskins K5 earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools.
- #36 of 38
- schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Martha Gaskins K5 has class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Gaskins K5 ranks #36 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039001446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martha Gaskins K5 compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martha Gaskins K5
Martha Gaskins K5 is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Birmingham, Alabama, enrolling 537 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 537 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 284 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #258, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 537 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Birmingham's public schools, it stands alongside Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students): Martha Gaskins K5 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 18.2:1).
Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students) and Parker High School (942 students) alongside Martha Gaskins K5.
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 Martha Gaskins K5 compares
Martha Gaskins K5 on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 37% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 83% in Alabama - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$13,890
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 537 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: 0.2 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 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Two or More 3.2%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Martha Gaskins K5 is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birmingham City, which includes Martha Gaskins K5.
$13,890
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 43.8%
Federal 23.2%
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 Martha Gaskins K5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martha Gaskins K5's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Birmingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
1,094 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Iris Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Chalkville Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Huffman Academy
Standard public school
779 students 20:1 students per teacher
Jacksonolin High School
Standard public school
713 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Martha Gaskins K5
How many students attend Martha Gaskins K5?
Martha Gaskins K5 has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Gaskins K5?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Gaskins K5 is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martha Gaskins K5?
80.4% of students at Martha Gaskins K5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha Gaskins K5?
The largest demographic group at Martha Gaskins K5 is African American at 69.3% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha Gaskins K5?
Martha Gaskins K5 has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Martha Gaskins K5 rank among schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Gaskins K5 ranks #36 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Birmingham on the city page.
Is Martha Gaskins K5 a good school?
Martha Gaskins K5 earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama 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 Birmingham City?
Besides Martha Gaskins K5, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.
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