Enrollment
385
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lauderhill, FL
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000243
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Lauderhill · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy ranks #1 of 8 schools in Lauderhill, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lauderhill, Florida, enrolling 385 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.2% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 385 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 222 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy.
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. Montessori Academy compares
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 75% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Florida average of 52.0%
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,419
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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
African American 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
White 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
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. Montessori Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lauderhill, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy?
91.2% of students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is African American at 92.7% of enrollment, in Lauderhill, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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. Montessori Academy rank among schools in Lauderhill?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy ranks #1 of 8 schools in Lauderhill, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lauderhill on the city page.
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy a good school?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida 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 Broward?
Besides Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.
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