- Enrollment
- 3,617
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wichita, KS
Robert M. Martin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert M. Martin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200336001171
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert M. Martin Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert M. Martin Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert M. Martin Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Robert M. Martin Elementary held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 200336001171 · Wichita, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 16:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Andover Ecademy (3,617 students)
Robert M. Martin Elementary held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Robert M. Martin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Andover Ecadem
Andover Ecademy
3,617 students
- Andover High 1,018
Andover High
1,018 students
- Andover Centra 886
Andover Central High School
886 students
- Andover Middle 773
Andover Middle School
773 students
- Andover Centra 642
Andover Central Middle School
642 students
- This school 480
Robert M. Martin Elementary
480 students
What this shows Robert M. Martin Elementary reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert M. Martin Elementary compares
Robert M. Martin Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 78% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$7,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 6.7%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Robert M. Martin Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Andover reports $7,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert M. Martin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Ecademy | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Andover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andover Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andover Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert M. Martin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Wichita
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Maize South Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Wheatland Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maize South Intermediate School
Standard public school
431 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowlark Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem
Standard public school
305 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert M. Martin Elementary
How many students attend Robert M. Martin Elementary?
Robert M. Martin Elementary has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert M. Martin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert M. Martin Elementary is 16:1, which is 16% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert M. Martin Elementary?
9.5% of students at Robert M. Martin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert M. Martin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert M. Martin Elementary is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert M. Martin Elementary?
Robert M. Martin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Robert M. Martin Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert M. Martin Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Andover?
Besides Robert M. Martin Elementary, Andover also operates Andover Ecademy (3,617 students), Andover High (1,018 students), and Andover Central High School (886 students). See the Andover district page for the complete list.