- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Martinsville, IN
Poston Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Poston Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180651001139
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poston Road Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Martinsville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Poston Road Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poston Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Martinsville, IN.
School address
District: Msd Martinsville Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180651001139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Poston Road Elementary School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 180651001139 · Martinsville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 13.2:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Martinsville High School (1,284 students)
Poston Road Elementary School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Poston Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martinsville H
Martinsville High School
1,284 students
- John R. Wooden
John R. Wooden Middle School
576 students
- Bell Intermedi
Bell Intermediate Academy
524 students
- Charles L Smit 375
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
375 students
- South Elementa 302
South Elementary School of Communications
302 students
- This school 237
Poston Road Elementary School
237 students
What this shows Poston Road Elementary School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poston Road Elementary School compares
Poston Road Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Indiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$13,558
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Poston Road Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Martinsville Schools reports $13,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poston Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John R. Wooden Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bell Intermediate Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School of Communications | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poston Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Martinsville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waverly Elementary School
Standard public school
404 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
Standard public school
375 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
South Elementary School of Communications
Standard public school
302 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Green Township Elementary School
Standard public school
137 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Centerton Elementary School
Standard public school
126 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poston Road Elementary School
How many students attend Poston Road Elementary School?
Poston Road Elementary School has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Martinsville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poston Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poston Road Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% 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 Poston Road Elementary School?
59.3% of students at Poston Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poston Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Poston Road Elementary School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Martinsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poston Road Elementary School?
Poston Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Poston Road Elementary School rank among schools in Martinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Poston Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Martinsville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Martinsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Martinsville Schools?
Besides Poston Road Elementary School, Msd Martinsville Schools also operates Martinsville High School (1,284 students), John R. Wooden Middle School (576 students), and Bell Intermediate Academy (524 students). See the Msd Martinsville Schools district page for the complete list.