- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salinas, CA
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060195010559
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #29 of 39
- elementary schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy ranks #29 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Alisal Union · California
NCES ID 060195010559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 060195010559 · Salinas, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 24:1 · 92.1% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Monte Bella Elementary (812 students)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monte Bella El
Monte Bella Elementary
812 students
- Fremont Elemen
Fremont Elementary
711 students
- Jesse G. Sanch
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary
646 students
- Frank Paul Ele
Frank Paul Elementary
638 students
- Cesar E. Chave
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
628 students
- This school
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
577 students
What this shows Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy compares
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the California average of 55.5%
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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$17,675
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alisal Union reports $17,675 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Bella Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Paul Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar E. Chavez Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Salinas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherwood Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 22:1 students per teacher
Monte Bella Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Natividad Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Mission Park Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy has 577 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
92.1% of students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy rank among elementary schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy ranks #29 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Alisal Union?
Besides Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, Alisal Union also operates Monte Bella Elementary (812 students), Fremont Elementary (711 students), and Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary (646 students). See the Alisal Union district page for the complete list.