- Enrollment
- 2,427
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weatherford, TX
Martin El
Federal NCES profile for Martin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484480007420
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Weatherford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin El ranks #4 of 9 schools in Weatherford, TX.
School address
District: Weatherford Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484480007420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Martin El grew from 497 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 484480007420 · Weatherford, TX Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 14.4:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Weatherford H S (2,427 students)
Martin El grew from 497 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 39.5 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
- Weatherford H
Weatherford H S
2,427 students
- Hall Middle 934
Hall Middle
934 students
- Tison Middle 834
Tison Middle
834 students
- Curtis El 585
Curtis El
585 students
- Ikard El 572
Ikard El
572 students
- This school 547
Martin El
547 students
What this shows Martin El reports 547 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 65% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Texas average of 61.9%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,337
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Martin El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weatherford Isd reports $11,337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hall Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tison Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curtis El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ikard El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin El
How many students attend Martin El?
Martin El has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weatherford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 El?
21.7% 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 White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Weatherford, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin El?
Martin El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 El rank among schools in Weatherford?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin El ranks #4 of 9 schools in Weatherford, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Weatherford on the city page.
What other schools are in Weatherford Isd?
Besides Martin El, Weatherford Isd also operates Weatherford H S (2,427 students), Hall Middle (934 students), and Tison Middle (834 students). See the Weatherford Isd district page for the complete list.