Enrollment
105
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260102908671 Charter school
Dr Martin Luther King Academy — Muskegon, MI
Federal NCES profile for Dr Martin Luther King Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 10/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+45% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dr Martin Luther King Academy reports 105 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 65% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 96.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 77% above the Michigan average and 86% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System spends $17,003 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 9.6% from local sources (property taxes), 63.9% from the state, and 26.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr Martin Luther King Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 45% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 77% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 77% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
— 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,003
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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
Enrollment 105 Top 14% in Michigan — larger than 86% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 26.3:1 +45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 96.2% +77% vs state
NCES ID 260102908671
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.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, which includes Dr Martin Luther King Academy.
$17,003
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
Similar elementary schools in Muskegon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 26.3:1, which is 45% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 10/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.