- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Martin City Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Martin City Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291314000554
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin City Elem. earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #34 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin City Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin City Elem. ranks #34 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Grandview C-4 · Missouri
NCES ID 291314000554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Martin City Elem. held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 291314000554 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 11.4:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Grandview Sr. High (1,203 students)
Martin City Elem. held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Martin City Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grandview Sr.
Grandview Sr. High
1,203 students
- This school
Martin City Elem.
638 students
- Grandview Midd 471
Grandview Middle
471 students
- Conn-West Elem 338
Conn-West Elem.
338 students
- Meadowmere Ele 336
Meadowmere Elem.
336 students
- Belvidere Elem 294
Belvidere Elem.
294 students
What this shows Martin City Elem. reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin City Elem. compares
Martin City Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 39% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Missouri - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$15,435
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
African American 36.4%
White 16.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Martin City Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grandview C-4 reports $15,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin City Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conn-West Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowmere Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belvidere Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin City Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin City Elem.
How many students attend Martin City Elem.?
Martin City Elem. has 638 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin City Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin City Elem. is 11.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% 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 Martin City Elem.?
63.9% of students at Martin City Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin City Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Martin City Elem. is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin City Elem.?
Martin City Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 City Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin City Elem. ranks #34 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Grandview C-4?
Besides Martin City Elem., Grandview C-4 also operates Grandview Sr. High (1,203 students), Grandview Middle (471 students), and Conn-West Elem. (338 students). See the Grandview C-4 district page for the complete list.