- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ponchatoula, LA
Martha Vinyard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martha Vinyard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220168001325
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 Vinyard Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Ponchatoula · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Martha Vinyard Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Vinyard Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ponchatoula, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Martha Vinyard Elementary School shrank from 733 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 220168001325 · Ponchatoula, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 17.8:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Martha Vinyard Elementary School shrank from 733 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Martha Vinyard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponchatoula Hi
Ponchatoula High School
2,067 students
- Hammond High M
Hammond High Magnet School
1,606 students
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- This school 589
Martha Vinyard Elementary School
589 students
What this shows Martha Vinyard Elementary School reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martha Vinyard Elementary School compares
Martha Vinyard Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▼ 9% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$12,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
African American 39.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Martha Vinyard Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martha Vinyard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond High Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martha Vinyard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Ponchatoula
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martha Vinyard Elementary School
How many students attend Martha Vinyard Elementary School?
Martha Vinyard Elementary School has 589 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ponchatoula, LA. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Vinyard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Vinyard Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martha Vinyard Elementary School?
57.0% of students at Martha Vinyard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha Vinyard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Martha Vinyard Elementary School is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Ponchatoula, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha Vinyard Elementary School?
Martha Vinyard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Martha Vinyard Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ponchatoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Vinyard Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ponchatoula, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ponchatoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Martha Vinyard Elementary School, Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students), and Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.