Martin Primary

215 South College St
Martin, TN 38237
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Martin Primary serves 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Martin Primary's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
451 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Martin Primary is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
18%
21%
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White
67%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Martin Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Martin Primary and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Martin Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Martin Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Martin Primary often compared to?
Martin Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Dresden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Martin Primary?
451 students attend Martin Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Martin Primary students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Primary?
Martin Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martin Primary offer ?
Martin Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Martin Primary part of?
Martin Primary is part of Weakley County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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