Enrollment
623
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, PA
Martin School
Federal NCES profile for Martin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421314002599
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 15
- schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin School ranks #2 of 15 schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Lancaster Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421314002599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin School compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin School
Martin School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, enrolling 623 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 623 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 464 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lancaster's public schools, it stands alongside Washington El Sch (467 students): Martin School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 11.7:1).
Lancaster Sd also operates Mccaskey Campus (2,600 students) and Jackson Ms (524 students) alongside Martin 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 School compares
Martin School on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$21,346
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
African American 20.5%
White 13.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Martin School is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster Sd, which includes Martin School.
$21,346
Per student
+19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 47.3%
Federal 15.5%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccaskey Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 2,600
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Lancaster
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Washington El Sch
Standard public school
467 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Carter and Macrae El Sch
Standard public school
444 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Lafayette El Sch
Standard public school
437 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
King El Sch
Standard public school
413 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Wickersham El Sch
Standard public school
402 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Smith-Wade-El El Sch
Standard public school
397 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~623 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Martin School
How many students attend Martin School?
Martin School has 623 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin School is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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?
99.9% of students at Martin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin School?
The largest demographic group at Martin School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin School?
Martin School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 School rank among schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin School ranks #2 of 15 schools in Lancaster, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lancaster on the city page.
Is Martin School a good school?
Martin School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster Sd?
Besides Martin School, Lancaster Sd also operates Mccaskey Campus (2,600 students), Jackson Ms (524 students), and Reynolds Ms (511 students). See the Lancaster Sd district page for the complete list.
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