- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College held near 1,022 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.7 → 68.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 080336001406 · Denver, CO Other · MID · TRAD
1,027 enr · 18.3:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College held near 1,022 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.7 → 68.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
1,027 students
What this shows Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College reports 1,027 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College compares
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,137
- 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
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 (~1,027 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,062 (2022-23) → 1,022 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
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, 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. 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.
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.