Martensdale Elementary School
305 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Martensdale Elementary School is a public institution located in Martensdale, Iowa, serving as a key component of the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for close collaboration between staff, students, and the local community to ensure that each child’s educational needs are met in a personalized and nurturing setting.
Beyond the classroom, Martensdale Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success by integrating modern learning strategies with a strong sense of school spirit and pride. The district’s broader mission focuses on academic excellence and holistic growth, ensuring that elementary students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to build a solid base for their secondary education. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub of activity, maintaining an active online presence through their district website to keep the community informed about school events, curriculum updates, and academic progress.
Beyond the classroom, Martensdale Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success by integrating modern learning strategies with a strong sense of school spirit and pride. The district’s broader mission focuses on academic excellence and holistic growth, ensuring that elementary students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to build a solid base for their secondary education. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub of activity, maintaining an active online presence through their district website to keep the community informed about school events, curriculum updates, and academic progress.
305
Total Students
19.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 283 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White283 (92.8 %)
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Hispanic11 (3.6 %)
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Two or More7 (2.3 %)
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American Indian3 (1.0 %)
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Black1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Martensdale-St Marys Comm School District |
| Phone: | (641)764-2621 |
| Website: | http://www.mstm.us/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 305 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 62 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 14 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
37
Kindergarten
42
Grade 1
33
Grade 2
39
Grade 3
39
Grade 4
42
Grade 5
42
Grade 6
31
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 37 |
| Kindergarten | 42 |
| Grade 1 | 33 |
| Grade 2 | 39 |
| Grade 3 | 39 |
| Grade 4 | 42 |
| Grade 5 | 42 |
| Grade 6 | 31 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 138 | 45.2% |
| Male | 167 | 54.8% |
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Elementary School 4th - 5th
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Elementary School K - 5th
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