Enrollment
301
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 340459000567
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 — Elizabeth, NJ
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 40/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
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
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
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)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+134% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 compares with New Jersey 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 Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 reports 301 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 69.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 134% above the New Jersey average and 34% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Elizabeth Public Schools spends $26,936 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.8% from local sources (property taxes), 80.6% from the state, and 8.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 2 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 Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 134% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 26% | — | — |
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
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 134% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 67% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$26,936
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 301 Top 26% in New Jersey — larger than 74% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 69.4% +134% vs state
NCES ID 340459000567
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
African American 13.3%
White 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabeth Public Schools, which includes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52.
$26,936
Per student
-8%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 80.6%
Federal 8.7%
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
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
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Standard public school
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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 other school in ELIZABETH, NJ.
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 12.3:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a student body 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 40/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.