- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 36.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muskegon, MI
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dr Martin Luther King Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260102908671Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Martin Luther King Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 96.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Martin Luther King Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Martin Luther King Academy ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260102908671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
Dr Martin Luther King Academy shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-43.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-91 students YoY 260102908671 · Muskegon, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
105 enr · 13.1:1 · 96.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Muskegon Heights Academy (253 students)
Dr Martin Luther King Academy shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-43.3%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dr Martin Luther King Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muskegon Heigh
Muskegon Heights Academy
253 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary Academy
134 students
- This school
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
105 students
What this shows Dr Martin Luther King Academy reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Martin Luther King Academy compares
Dr Martin Luther King Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 77% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,923
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.5%
White 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Dr Martin Luther King Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System reports $14,923 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Martin Luther King Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Heights Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Martin Luther King Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Muskegon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~105 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Martin Luther King Academy
How many students attend Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy has 105 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muskegon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), down 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Martin Luther King Academy is 13.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
96.2% of students at Dr Martin Luther King Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dr Martin Luther King Academy is African American at 90.5% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dr Martin Luther King Academy rank among public schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Martin Luther King Academy ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Muskegon on the city page.
What other schools are in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System?
Besides Dr Martin Luther King Academy, Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System also operates Muskegon Heights Academy (253 students) and Edgewood Elementary Academy (134 students). See the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System district page for the complete list.