Martin Primary

www.martin-ps.weakley.k12.tn.us/

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Martin Primary School, located at 215 South College Street in Martin, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Weakley County School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of its youngest students, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment where children can build the necessary skills for long-term success. As a primary school, it serves as a critical stepping stone, fostering early literacy, numeracy, and character development in a community-centered setting.

The school is committed to fostering a positive partnership between students, teachers, and families. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere and a well-rounded curriculum, Martin Primary aims to inspire a love for learning in its students from an early age. Residents and parents looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic programs, or faculty resources can visit their official website at http://www.martin-ps.weakley.k12.tn.us/.

470

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	37
Black	87
Asian	6
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	1

White
300 (63.8%)
Black
87 (18.5%)
Two or More
39 (8.3%)
Hispanic
37 (7.9%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Weakley County
Phone:	(731)587-9033
Website:	http://www.martin-ps.weakley.k12.tn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 158

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 123