- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120018000243 · Lauderhill, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 14.3:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 385
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy
385 students
What this shows Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy compares
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~385 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.