Enrollment
776
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake in the Hills, IL
Martin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171983004840
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Lake in the Hills · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 776
- students enrolled
Martin Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lake in the Hills, IL.
School address
District: Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 · Illinois
NCES ID 171983004840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin Elementary School
Martin Elementary School is a large elementary school in Lake in the Hills, Illinois, enrolling 776 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 776 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 53/100).
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lake in the Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chesak Elementary School (643 students): Martin Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 14.3:1).
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 also operates Huntley High School (2,804 students) and Marlowe Middle School (1,215 students) alongside Martin Elementary School.
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 School compares
Martin Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$16,048
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 776 Top 11% in Illinois - larger than 89% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171983004840
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Asian 8.8%
African American 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Martin Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158, which includes Martin Elementary School.
$16,048
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 40.2%
Federal 4.8%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlowe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leggee Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heineman Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chesak Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,804
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake in the Hills
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Martin Elementary School
How many students attend Martin Elementary School?
Martin Elementary School has 776 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake in the Hills, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Elementary School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Lake in the Hills, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Elementary School?
Martin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lake in the Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lake in the Hills, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lake in the Hills on the city page.
Is Martin Elementary School a good school?
Martin Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158?
Besides Martin Elementary School, Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 also operates Huntley High School (2,804 students), Marlowe Middle School (1,215 students), and Leggee Elementary School (877 students). See the Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 district page for the complete list.