- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabeth, NJ
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340459000567
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 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 Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 17
- schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 ranks #1 of 17 schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459000567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 340459000567 · Elizabeth, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 12:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John E. Dwyer
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
1,348 students
- Admiral Willia
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
1,272 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
1,268 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
1,144 students
- William F. Hal
William F. Halloran School No.22
1,140 students
- This school 301
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52
301 students
What this shows Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 compares
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 134% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 134% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$24,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.1%
African American 13.3%
White 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52?
69.4% of students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 rank among schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 ranks #1 of 17 schools in Elizabeth, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.