At a glance
Reported students
375
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
271.5
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy: 375 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 373
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Martinsville. It is one of 10 current school records connected to MSD Martinsville Schools. NCES reports 375 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.7%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in MSD Martinsville Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Elementary School of Communications
Elementary · Grades PK–06
302 reported students
Brooklyn STEM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–04
241 reported students
Poston Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
237 reported students
Paragon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
196 reported students
Green Township Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
137 reported students
Centerton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
126 reported students
Public schools near Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Road Elementary School Elementary · MSD Martinsville Schools | PK–04 | 237 | 1.1 mi |
| South Elementary School of Communications Elementary · MSD Martinsville Schools | PK–06 | 302 | 1.2 mi |
| Green Township Elementary School Elementary · MSD Martinsville Schools | PK–04 | 137 | 6 mi |
| Centerton Elementary School Elementary · MSD Martinsville Schools | PK–04 | 126 | 6.3 mi |
| Paragon Elementary School Elementary · MSD Martinsville Schools | PK–04 | 196 | 8.5 mi |
| Brooklyn STEM Academy Elementary · MSD Martinsville Schools | PK–04 | 241 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
What grades does Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy serve?
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in MSD Martinsville Schools.
How many students attend Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy?
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy reported 375 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 373 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 375 students and 24.43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on MSD Martinsville Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy in?
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy is part of MSD Martinsville Schools, based in Martinsville, IN, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Poston Road Elementary School (1.1 mi), South Elementary School of Communications (1.2 mi), Green Township Elementary School (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.