- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellmore, NY
Martin Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362094004866
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Avenue Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Bellmore · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bellmore, NY.
School address
District: North Bellmore Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362094004866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Martin Avenue Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 362094004866 · Bellmore, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 12.1:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Saw Mill Road School (700 students)
Martin Avenue Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Martin Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saw Mill Road
Saw Mill Road School
700 students
- John G Dinkelm
John G Dinkelmeyer School
440 students
- Newbridge Road
Newbridge Road School
336 students
- This school
Martin Avenue Elementary School
328 students
- Park Avenue Sc
Park Avenue School
324 students
What this shows Martin Avenue Elementary School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Avenue Elementary School compares
Martin Avenue Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the New York average of 56.2%
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$27,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Martin Avenue Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for North Bellmore Union Free School District reports $27,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill Road School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John G Dinkelmeyer School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newbridge Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Martin Avenue Elementary School?
Martin Avenue Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellmore, NY. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Avenue Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Avenue Elementary School?
15.4% of students at Martin Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Avenue Elementary School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Bellmore, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Avenue Elementary School?
Martin Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Martin Avenue Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bellmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bellmore, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bellmore on the city page.
What other schools are in North Bellmore Union Free School District?
Besides Martin Avenue Elementary School, North Bellmore Union Free School District also operates Saw Mill Road School (700 students), John G Dinkelmeyer School (440 students), and Newbridge Road School (336 students). See the North Bellmore Union Free School District district page for the complete list.