Enrollment
217
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+247% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin Elementary - 03 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin Elementary - 03
Martin Elementary - 03 is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Martin, South Dakota, enrolling 217 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 247% above the South Dakota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 217 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (57%) and White (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 64.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bennett County School District 03-1 also operates Bennett County High School - 01 (125 students) and Bennett County Middle School - 06 (100 students) alongside Martin Elementary - 03.
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 Elementary - 03 compares
Martin Elementary - 03 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,209
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,477
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bennett County School District 03-1, which includes Martin Elementary - 03.
$14,209
Per student
+5%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.2%
State 23.8%
Federal 64.0%
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 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
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~217 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Martin on the city page.
Is Martin Elementary - 03 a good school?
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. 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 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.
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