Poston Road Elementary School

Public PK, KG-4

 139 E Poston Rd
       Martinsville, IN  46151


(765) 342-8408

District: MSD Martinsville Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
368th of 1,011 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,136 Help


Students who attend Poston Road Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Martinsville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  253

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Hispanic:
3.2%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.8% Help


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Compare Details Poston Road Elementary School ranks better than 63.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the MSD Martinsville Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poston Road Elementary School is 14. 4 elementary schools in the MSD Martinsville Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poston Road Elementary School is $11,136, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the MSD Martinsville Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Poston Road Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

MSD Martinsville Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks MSD Martinsville Schools 163rd of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Poston Road Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 34.88 729th 959 24.0%
2006 52.53 527th 961 45.2%
2007 42.83 671st 985 31.9%
2008 45.45 654th 996 34.3%
2009 50.16 597th 1003 40.5%
2010 40.41 706th 1009 30.0%
2011 48.65 645th 1025 37.1%
2012 41.89 709th 1015 30.1%
2013 32.62 823rd 1035 20.5%
2014 41.25 733rd 1036 29.2%
2015 36.42 750th 1040 27.9%
2016 45.08 685th 1046 34.5%
2017 51.24 582nd 1033 43.7%
2018 54.44 532nd 1027 48.2%
2019 54.76 499th 1031 51.6%
2021 62.06 387th 1016 61.9%
2022 64.63 366th 1020 64.1%
2023 63.62 369th 1016 63.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Poston Road Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 498 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1989 492 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 496
1990 523 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 526
1991 349 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 352
1992 352 1 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 358
1993 299 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 304
1994 308 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1995 412 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 5 419
1996 412 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 5 419
1997 414 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 418
1998 420 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1999 450 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2000 419 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2001 413 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 432 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 434
2003 432 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 434
2004 391 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 396
2005 385 0 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 390
2006 410 0 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2007 402 0 4 0 1 n/a n/a 13 420
2008 430 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 20 454
2009 420 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 17 440
2010 451 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 16 471
2011 423 8 3 8 2 0 0 0 444
2012 394 5 1 8 2 1 4 0 415
2013 406 7 1 7 1 3 5 0 430
2014 407 4 0 4 1 2 5 0 423
2015 363 3 0 2 1 2 6 0 377
2016 430 0 1 1 0 1 10 0 443
2017 386 2 0 0 0 0 10 0 398
2018 304 3 0 1 0 0 6 0 314
2019 258 2 0 7 0 0 5 0 272
2020 274 2 1 9 0 0 7 0 293
2021 234 1 2 4 2 0 7 0 250
2022 239 2 2 7 1 0 3 0 254
2023 233 0 4 8 0 0 8 0 253

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Poston Road Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 498 24.8 20.0 13.1
1989 496 23.6 21.0 15.5
1990 526 23.6 22.2 15.4
1991 352 19.3 18.2 17.6
1992 358 18.9 18.9 22.1
1993 304 15.9 19.1 27.6
1994 315 14.2 22.2 33.3
1995 419 14.2 29.5 0
1996 419 14.2 29.5 0
1997 418 21.7 19.3 23.4
1998 421 22.3 18.9 20.4
1999 450 22.2 20.3 32
2000 419 22.7 18.5 30.3
2001 413 23.5 17.6 33.9
2002 434 25.1 17.3 38.2
2003 434 25.1 17.3 38.2
2004 396 24.2 16.4 37.1
2005 390 25.3 15.4 38.7
2006 415 25.5 16.3 41.2
2007 420 n/a n/a 44.5
2008 454 24.0 18.9 50.9
2009 440 23.3 18.9 55.8
2010 471 24.1 19.5 60.4
2011 444 21.6 20.5 58.3
2012 415 25.0 16.6 59.8
2013 430 25.0 17.2 61.9
2014 423 26.0 16.2 63.4
2015 377 25.0 15.0 63.1
2016 443 27.0 16.4 64.8
2017 398 26.0 15.3 60.6
2018 314 20.0 15.7 69.1
2019 272 18.0 15.1 65.8
2020 293 19.0 15.4 62.8
2021 250 15.0 16.6 59.2
2022 254 19.1 13.2 54.7
2023 253 18.0 14.0 62.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Poston Road Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 498 24.8 20.0 13.1
1989 496 23.6 21.0 15.5
1990 526 23.6 22.2 15.4
1991 352 19.3 18.2 17.6
1992 358 18.9 18.9 22.1
1993 304 15.9 19.1 27.6
1994 315 14.2 22.2 33.3
1995 419 14.2 29.5 0
1996 419 14.2 29.5 0
1997 418 21.7 19.3 23.4
1998 421 22.3 18.9 20.4
1999 450 22.2 20.3 32
2000 419 22.7 18.5 30.3
2001 413 23.5 17.6 33.9
2002 434 25.1 17.3 38.2
2003 434 25.1 17.3 38.2
2004 396 24.2 16.4 37.1
2005 390 25.3 15.4 38.7
2006 415 25.5 16.3 41.2
2007 420 n/a n/a 44.5
2008 454 24.0 18.9 50.9
2009 440 23.3 18.9 55.8
2010 471 24.1 19.5 60.4
2011 444 21.6 20.5 58.3
2012 415 25.0 16.6 59.8
2013 430 25.0 17.2 61.9
2014 423 26.0 16.2 63.4
2015 377 25.0 15.0 63.1
2016 443 27.0 16.4 64.8
2017 398 26.0 15.3 60.6
2018 314 20.0 15.7 69.1
2019 272 18.0 15.1 65.8
2020 293 19.0 15.4 62.8
2021 250 15.0 16.6 59.2
2022 254 19.1 13.2 54.7
2023 253 18.0 14.0 62.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Poston Road Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $986 (10.2%) $8,648 (89.8%) $9,633
2020 $917 (10.0%) $8,264 (90.0%) $9,181
2021 $1,758 (15.8%) $9,355 (84.2%) $11,113
2022 $1,666 (15.0%) $9,470 (85.0%) $11,136

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Poston Road Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 499th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 369th of 1016 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poston Road Elementary School)3447.9
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (MSD Martinsville Schools)49.341.8
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Poston Road Elementary School)6060.4
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Math (MSD Martinsville Schools)73.158.6
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Poston Road Elementary School)46.731.3
 15.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Martinsville Schools)39.936.9
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Poston Road Elementary School)66.756.3
 10.5%
   4th Grade Math (MSD Martinsville Schools)56.146.8
 9.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Poston Road Elementary School)48.940.6
 8.3%
   4th Grade Science (MSD Martinsville Schools)42.832.3
 10.5%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students272253
 7%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian04
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White258233
 9.7%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.8%62.8%
 3%


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Students at Poston Road Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Poston Road Elementary School ranks 368th of 1011 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Poston Road Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Martinsville High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 253 students attended Poston Road Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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