- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marshfield, MA
Martinson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Martinson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250735001139
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martinson Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Marshfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 445
- students enrolled
Martinson Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martinson Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Marshfield, MA.
School address
District: Marshfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250735001139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Martinson Elementary held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 250735001139 · Marshfield, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshfield High (1,119 students)
Martinson Elementary held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Martinson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshfield Hig
Marshfield High
1,119 students
- Furnace Brook
Furnace Brook Middle
799 students
- This school 445
Martinson Elementary
445 students
- Gov Edward Win 357
Gov Edward Winslow
357 students
- Daniel Webster 313
Daniel Webster
313 students
- South River 272
South River
272 students
What this shows Martinson Elementary reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martinson Elementary compares
Martinson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 41% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Martinson Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Marshfield reports $19,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martinson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Furnace Brook Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gov Edward Winslow | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Webster | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South River | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martinson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Marshfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martinson Elementary
How many students attend Martinson Elementary?
Martinson Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marshfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martinson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Martinson Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martinson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Martinson Elementary is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Marshfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martinson Elementary?
Martinson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Martinson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Marshfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Martinson Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Marshfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marshfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshfield?
Besides Martinson Elementary, Marshfield also operates Marshfield High (1,119 students), Furnace Brook Middle (799 students), and Gov Edward Winslow (357 students). See the Marshfield district page for the complete list.