Enrollment
1,027
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336001406
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools.
- #100 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College has class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College ranks #100 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336001406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 1,027 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 67.8% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,027 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 232 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,027 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students) and Northfield High School (2,137 students) alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College compares
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 76% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,027
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Colorado - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.0%
African American 21.0%
Asian 7.4%
White 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, which includes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College.
$15,336
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 16.8%
Federal 12.8%
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.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,027 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College has 1,027 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is 18.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College?
67.8% of students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College ranks #100 of 125 schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denver on the city page.
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College a good school?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.
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