Enrollment
1,027
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080336001406
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College — Denver, CO
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
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
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)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+12% 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
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 College reports 1,027 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 56.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 76% above the Colorado average and 31% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 342 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 70.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C spends $19,296 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.4% from local sources (property taxes), 16.8% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 College compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 76% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | top 93% | — | — |
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
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 76% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Colorado — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,296
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
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
Enrollment 1,027 Top 93% in Colorado — larger than 7% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.8% +76% vs state
NCES ID 080336001406
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 342:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 70.0%
In-school suspensions 193
Out-of-school suspensions 39
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.
$19,296
Per student
-8%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 19:1, which is 12% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in DENVER, CO.
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 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.