Enrollment
511
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Villa, IL
Olive C Martin School
Federal NCES profile for Olive C Martin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172187004809
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olive C Martin School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Lake Villa · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 511
- students enrolled
Olive C Martin School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olive C Martin School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Lake Villa, IL.
School address
District: Lake Villa Ccsd 41 · Illinois
NCES ID 172187004809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olive C Martin School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olive C Martin School
Olive C Martin School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lake Villa, Illinois, enrolling 511 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 511 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lake Villa's public schools, it stands alongside William L Thompson School (488 students): Olive C Martin School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 14.4:1).
Lake Villa Ccsd 41 also operates Peter J Palombi School (844 students) and B J Hooper Elem School (545 students) alongside Olive C 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 Olive C Martin School compares
Olive C Martin School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 29% | - | - |
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.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Illinois - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,845
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 44.6%
White 41.1%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 4.9%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Olive C Martin School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Villa Ccsd 41, which includes Olive C Martin School.
$13,845
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 37.2%
Federal 9.2%
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 Olive C Martin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter J Palombi School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| B J Hooper Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William L Thompson School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olive C Martin School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Lake Villa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~511 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Olive C Martin School
How many students attend Olive C Martin School?
Olive C Martin School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Villa, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive C Martin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive C Martin School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Olive C Martin School?
The largest demographic group at Olive C Martin School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Lake Villa, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olive C Martin School?
Olive C Martin School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Olive C Martin School rank among public schools in Lake Villa?
By Resource Investment Index, Olive C Martin School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Lake Villa, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Villa on the city page.
Is Olive C Martin School a good school?
Olive C Martin School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Lake Villa Ccsd 41?
Besides Olive C Martin School, Lake Villa Ccsd 41 also operates Peter J Palombi School (844 students), B J Hooper Elem School (545 students), and William L Thompson School (488 students). See the Lake Villa Ccsd 41 district page for the complete list.
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