- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623001238
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #9 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy ranks #9 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 481623001238 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 12.8:1 · 92.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 499
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy
499 students
What this shows Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy compares
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Texas average of 61.9%
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 252 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
African American 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
Two or More 1.4%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy
How many students attend Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Jr Arts Academy?
92.0% of students at Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy is African American at 65.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy ranks #9 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.