At a glance
Reported students
281
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Martin Park Elementary School: 281 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 205
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about Martin Park Elementary School
Martin Park Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Alexandria. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Rapides Parish. NCES reports 281 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 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 Black (89.7%) and White (5%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. 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 Martin Park Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.25 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 23
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 14
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5%
- Hispanic0.7%
- Black89.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
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 Rapides Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Acadian Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
270 reported students
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
243 reported students
Poland Junior High School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
330 reported students
Alma Redwine Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
225 reported students
L.S. Rugg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
356 reported students
Caroline Dormon Junior High School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
362 reported students
Public schools near Martin Park Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Drive Elementary School Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 243 | 1 mi |
| Cherokee Elementary School Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 576 | 1.9 mi |
| Alma Redwine Elementary Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 225 | 3 mi |
| L.S. Rugg Elementary School Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 356 | 3.1 mi |
| Acadian Elementary Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 270 | 3.3 mi |
| J.B. Nachman Elementary School Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 546 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Martin Park Elementary School
What grades does Martin Park Elementary School serve?
Martin Park Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rapides Parish.
How many students attend Martin Park Elementary School?
Martin Park Elementary School reported 281 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 205 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Martin Park Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 281 students and 21.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Martin Park Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Martin Park Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rapides Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Martin Park Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Martin Park Elementary School in?
Martin Park Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish, based in Alexandria, LA, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Martin Park Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Horseshoe Drive Elementary School (1 mi), Cherokee Elementary School (1.9 mi), Alma Redwine Elementary (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.