Enrollment
217
Elementary
DISTRICT 330 · STATE 378
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MANCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090231000425
Martin School
140 Dartmouth Rd., Manchester, CT 06040 · (860)647-3367 · Capitol Planning Region
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL217 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.4:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
119 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 44%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 51 | 24% |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 35 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 37 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 38 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 29 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (27) is 7% smaller than its 4th grade class (29).
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Manchester School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Martin School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Capitol Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 217 | #545 of 613 | #152 of 163 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.6:1 | #21 of 558 | #5 of 157 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 72.0% | #34 of 560 | #14 of 157 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.8% | #233 of 594 | #56 of 163 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
217
-29 (-12%) vs 2017
-31% since 1990-91, when it was 313
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
was 10.1:1
% White
34%
was 44%
% Hispanic
34%
was 29%
% Black
21%
was 19%
% Asian
6%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 217 | 22.1 | 9.8:1 | 55% (119) |
| 2022-23 | 250 | 26.1 | 9.6:1 | 43% (108) |
| 2020-21 | 233 | 23 | 10.1:1 | 66% (154) |
| 2017-18 | 246 | 24.4 | 10.1:1 | 58% (142) |
| 2015-16 | 268 | 18 | 14.9:1 | 51% (138) |
| 2010-11 | 222 | 19 | 11.7:1 | 35% (77) |
| 2000-01 | 228 | 15 | 15.2:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 313 | 13 | 24.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Martin School.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (246 to 217); teachers down 9% (24.4 to 22.1).
About Martin School
Martin School is a small elementary school located in Manchester, Connecticut. The school's 217 students are in pre-K through 4. Statewide, elementary schools in Connecticut average about 378 students each.
Manchester School District is the local district for Martin School. It runs 11 schools with 5,968 students.
Hispanic students are the largest group at Martin School, with 34% of enrollment. The next largest groups are 34% White, 21% Black, 6% Asian, and 4% multiracial. The school's Hispanic share is 16 points above the 18% share among Capitol Planning Region residents. By the diversity index, Martin School comes in at 72%.
Martin School employs 22.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 9.6:1. That ratio is under the 12.6:1 average for elementary schools in Connecticut. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 55% in 2023-24. The rate at public schools in Capitol Planning Region averages 43%, lower than here.
Martin School is located in Capitol Planning Region, where median household income is about $93,394, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. Federal data list 286 public schools in Capitol Planning Region, with a combined enrollment of about 137,047.
Nearest public school: Manchester Preschool Center at Martin, less than a tenth of a mile away. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
The number of students declined from 246 to 217 over 6 years. By 2023-24, 34% of students were White, compared with 44% in 2017-18.
Community posts for Martin School can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Capitol Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
977,290
Census ACS
Median income
$93,394
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
286
137,047 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Manchester School District
- Manchester High SchoolHigh · 1,703 students
- Elisabeth M. Bennet AcademyMiddle · 864 students
- Illing Middle SchoolMiddle · 763 students
- Waddell SchoolElementary · 476 students
- Verplanck SchoolElementary · 466 students
- Bowers SchoolElementary · 376 students
Other schools in Manchester
- Manchester High SchoolHigh · 1,703 students
- Elisabeth M. Bennet AcademyMiddle · 864 students
- Illing Middle SchoolMiddle · 763 students
- Howell Cheney Technical High SchoolHigh · 652 students
- Waddell SchoolElementary · 476 students
- Verplanck SchoolElementary · 466 students
Other Martin schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named Martin. Martin School is the 2nd largest of the 3.
- Martin SchoolLancaster, PA · 623 students
- Martin SchoolNew Kensington, PA · 147 students
Nearby schools
- Manchester Preschool Center at Martin0.0 mi · 153
- Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy0.9 mi · 864
- Keeney School1.4 mi · 366
- Highland Park School1.6 mi · 300
- Manchester High School2.0 mi · 1,703
- Illing Middle School2.2 mi · 763
Frequently asked questions
About Martin SchoolHow large is Martin School?
Martin School enrolls approximately 217 students in grades PK-04.
What grades does Martin School serve?
Martin School serves grades PK-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Martin School is approximately 9.6:1 (22 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Martin School?
Martin School reports a student body of 34% White, 34% Hispanic, 21% Black, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Martin School?
Martin School is overseen by Manchester School District in Capitol Planning Region.
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