- Enrollment
- 2,213
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beaumont, TX
Martin El
Federal NCES profile for Martin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480967012429
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin El ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Beaumont, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Martin El grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 480967012429 · Beaumont, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 16.7:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students)
Martin El grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Martin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Brook Sr
West Brook Sr H S
2,213 students
- Beaumont Unite
Beaumont United H S
2,035 students
- Pietzsch/Mac A
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El
1,134 students
- Odom Middle 837
Odom Middle
837 students
- Regina Howell 742
Regina Howell El
742 students
- This school 517
Martin El
517 students
What this shows Martin El reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin El compares
Martin El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.5%
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
$12,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
White 2.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Martin El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaumont Isd reports $12,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brook Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaumont United H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odom Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Regina Howell El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin El
How many students attend Martin El?
Martin El has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beaumont, TX. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin El is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin El?
96.1% of students at Martin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin El?
The largest demographic group at Martin El is African American at 85.1% of enrollment, in Beaumont, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin El?
Martin El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin El rank among elementary schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin El ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Beaumont, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Beaumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaumont Isd?
Besides Martin El, Beaumont Isd also operates West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students), Beaumont United H S (2,035 students), and Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El (1,134 students). See the Beaumont Isd district page for the complete list.