- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Kensington, PA
Martin Sch
Federal NCES profile for Martin Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421674004466
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Sch earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 147
- students enrolled
Martin Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New Kensington-Arnold Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421674004466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Martin Sch grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 421674004466 · New Kensington, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 13.4:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Jshs (905 students)
Martin Sch grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Martin Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Jshs
Valley Jshs
905 students
- Roy a. Hunt El
Roy a. Hunt El Sch
609 students
- Berkey Sch 289
Berkey Sch
289 students
- This school 147
Martin Sch
147 students
What this shows Martin Sch reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Sch compares
Martin Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.2%
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
$17,297
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
Student demographics
White 35.4%
African American 35.4%
Two or More 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: African American at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Martin Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for New Kensington-Arnold Sd reports $17,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Jshs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy a. Hunt El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkey Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in New Kensington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Sch
How many students attend Martin Sch?
Martin Sch has 147 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Kensington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Sch?
99.3% of students at Martin Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Sch?
The largest demographic group at Martin Sch is African American at 35.4% of enrollment, in New Kensington, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Sch?
Martin Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in New Kensington-Arnold Sd?
Besides Martin Sch, New Kensington-Arnold Sd also operates Valley Jshs (905 students), Roy a. Hunt El Sch (609 students), and Berkey Sch (289 students). See the New Kensington-Arnold Sd district page for the complete list.