Martin Primary serves 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Primary's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Martin Primary is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
17%
21%
White
67%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
446 students attend Martin Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Martin Primary students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Primary?
Martin Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martin Primary offer ?
Martin Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Primary part of?
Martin Primary is part of Weakley County School District.
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