Enrollment
638
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin City Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin City Elem.
Martin City Elem. is a higher-need, large elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri, enrolling 638 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 638 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 92 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and African American (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 263 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 638 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Kansas City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle (559 students): Martin City Elem. is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.4:1 vs 11.2:1).
Grandview C-4 also operates Grandview Sr. High (1,203 students) and Grandview Middle (471 students) alongside Martin City Elem..
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 Martin City Elem. compares
Martin City Elem. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,732
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grandview C-4, which includes Martin City Elem..
$14,732
Per student
+14%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.9%
State 22.1%
Federal 13.0%
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 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
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~638 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Martin City Elem. a good school?
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. 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 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.
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