- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, CT
Martin School
Federal NCES profile for Martin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090231000425
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Manchester, CT.
School address
District: Manchester School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090231000425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Martin School shrank from 250 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-13.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 090231000425 · Manchester, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 9.6:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester High School (1,703 students)
Martin School shrank from 250 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-13.2%). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Martin School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High School
1,703 students
- Elisabeth M. B
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
864 students
- Illing Middle
Illing Middle School
763 students
- Waddell School 476
Waddell School
476 students
- Verplanck Scho 466
Verplanck School
466 students
- This school 250
Martin School
250 students
What this shows Martin School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin School compares
Martin School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▲ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$27,280
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Programs
District finance for Manchester School District reports $27,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Illing Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waddell School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Verplanck School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Manchester
2 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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin School
How many students attend Martin School?
Martin School has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, CT. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin School is 9.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 39% 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 School?
38.8% of students at Martin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin School?
Martin School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
How does Martin School rank among schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Manchester, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Manchester School District?
Besides Martin School, Manchester School District also operates Manchester High School (1,703 students), Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy (864 students), and Illing Middle School (763 students). See the Manchester School District district page for the complete list.