POSTON ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Poston Road Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MSD Martinsville Schools school district, located in Martinsville, IN with about 314 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Poston Road Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Poston Road Elementary School, located at 139 E Poston Rd in Martinsville, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the Martinsville community, the school is committed to preparing children for success by providing a foundational education rooted in fundamental subjects while encouraging curiosity and active participation in the classroom.
The campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, often placing a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. With a goal of cultivating well-rounded learners, Poston Road Elementary integrates various instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school strives to maintain a safe and collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their potential as they progress through their formative years.
For more information, contact Poston Road Elementary School at (765) 342-8408 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Martinsville, IN 46151-2898
(765) 342-8408
POSTON ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Martinsville, IN with about 314 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MSD Martinsville Schools
- Total Students:
- 314
- Teachers:
- 20
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 314 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POSTON ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- Female
- 37.9%
- Male
- 62.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.