- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Martin, SD
Martin Elementary - 03
Federal NCES profile for Martin Elementary - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 460624000045
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Elementary - 03 earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Martin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Elementary - 03 has class sizes smaller than 76% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Elementary - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Martin, SD.
School address
District: Bennett County School District 03-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460624000045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Martin Elementary - 03 shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 460624000045 · Martin, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 10.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bennett County High School - 01 (125 students)
Martin Elementary - 03 shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Martin Elementary - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Martin Elementary - 03
217 students
- Bennett County
Bennett County High School - 01
125 students
- Bennett County
Bennett County Middle School - 06
100 students
What this shows Martin Elementary - 03 reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Elementary - 03 compares
Martin Elementary - 03 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 247% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 24% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.2%
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
$15,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 57.1%
White 18.9%
Two or More 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Martin Elementary - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Bennett County School District 03-1 reports $15,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Elementary - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett County High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennett County Middle School - 06 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Elementary - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Elementary - 03
How many students attend Martin Elementary - 03?
Martin Elementary - 03 has 217 students enrolled. It is a public school in Martin, SD. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Elementary - 03 is 10.3:1, which is 24% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 34% 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 Elementary - 03?
100.0% of students at Martin Elementary - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Elementary - 03?
The largest demographic group at Martin Elementary - 03 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 57.1% of enrollment, in Martin, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Elementary - 03?
Martin Elementary - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Elementary - 03 rank among public schools in Martin?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Elementary - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Martin, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bennett County School District 03-1?
Besides Martin Elementary - 03, Bennett County School District 03-1 also operates Bennett County High School - 01 (125 students) and Bennett County Middle School - 06 (100 students). See the Bennett County School District 03-1 district page for the complete list.