Enrollment
238
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 172490004727
Martinsville Elem School — Martinsville, IL
Federal NCES profile for Martinsville Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 76
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Martinsville Cusd 3c · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martinsville Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Martinsville Elem School reports 238 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 132 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Martinsville Cusd 3c spends $17,901 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.2% from local sources (property taxes), 55.3% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Martinsville Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 24% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$17,901
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 132 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 238 Top 24% in Illinois — larger than 76% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172490004727
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.8
Students per counselor 132:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.7%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martinsville Cusd 3c, which includes Martinsville Elem School.
$17,901
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 55.3%
Federal 12.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Martinsville Elem School
How many students attend Martinsville Elem School?
Martinsville Elem School has 238 students enrolled. It is a other school in Martinsville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martinsville Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martinsville Elem School is 15.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martinsville Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Martinsville Elem School is White at 93.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Martinsville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martinsville Elem School?
Martinsville Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.