Enrollment
105
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Martin Luther King Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Dr Martin Luther King Academy is a high-poverty, small charter elementary school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 105 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 96.2% of students qualify for free meals, 77% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 105 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Muskegon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pennsylvania Elementary School (39 students): Dr Martin Luther King Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 19.5:1).
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System also operates Muskegon Heights Academy (253 students) and Edgewood Elementary Academy (134 students) alongside Dr Martin Luther King Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr Martin Luther King Academy compares
Dr Martin Luther King Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,474
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, which includes Dr Martin Luther King Academy.
$15,474
Per student
+15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 63.9%
Federal 26.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 36.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~105 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Dr Martin Luther King Academy a good school?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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