- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Martinsville, IN
South Elementary School of Communications
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary School of Communications, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180651002355
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary School of Communications earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Martinsville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary School of Communications has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School of Communications ranks #4 of 6 schools in Martinsville, IN.
School address
District: Msd Martinsville Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180651002355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
South Elementary School of Communications held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 180651002355 · Martinsville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 15.1:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Martinsville High School (1,284 students)
South Elementary School of Communications held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Elementary School of Communications 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
- This school 302
South Elementary School of Communications
302 students
- Brooklyn Stem 241
Brooklyn Stem Academy
241 students
What this shows South Elementary School of Communications reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary School of Communications compares
South Elementary School of Communications 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$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 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, South Elementary School of Communications 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 South Elementary School of Communications 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Stem Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary School of Communications'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
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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
Poston Road Elementary School
Standard public school
237 students 13.2:1 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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary School of Communications
How many students attend South Elementary School of Communications?
South Elementary School of Communications has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Martinsville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School of Communications?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School of Communications is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 South Elementary School of Communications?
56.4% of students at South Elementary School of Communications are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary School of Communications?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary School of Communications is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Martinsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary School of Communications?
South Elementary School of Communications has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 South Elementary School of Communications rank among schools in Martinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School of Communications ranks #4 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 South Elementary School of Communications, 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.