- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lackawanna, NY
Martin Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361644005578
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Road Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Lackawanna · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Road Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Road Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lackawanna, NY.
School address
District: Lackawanna City School District · New York
NCES ID 361644005578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Martin Road Elementary School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 57.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 361644005578 · Lackawanna, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 11.2:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Lackawanna High School (670 students)
Martin Road Elementary School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 57.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Martin Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lackawanna Hig
Lackawanna High School
670 students
- This school
Martin Road Elementary School
573 students
- Lackawanna Mid
Lackawanna Middle School
444 students
- Truman Element
Truman Elementary School
404 students
What this shows Martin Road Elementary School reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Road Elementary School compares
Martin Road Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.3%
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
$26,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Martin Road Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lackawanna City School District reports $26,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lackawanna Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Truman Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Road Elementary School
How many students attend Martin Road Elementary School?
Martin Road Elementary School has 573 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lackawanna, NY. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Road Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Road Elementary School?
83.2% of students at Martin Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Road Elementary School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Lackawanna, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Road Elementary School?
Martin Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Road Elementary School rank among public schools in Lackawanna?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Road Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lackawanna, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lackawanna on the city page.
What other schools are in Lackawanna City School District?
Besides Martin Road Elementary School, Lackawanna City School District also operates Lackawanna High School (670 students), Lackawanna Middle School (444 students), and Truman Elementary School (404 students). See the Lackawanna City School District district page for the complete list.