- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlantic City, NJ
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
Federal NCES profile for Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340096000032
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 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 School Complex earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Atlantic City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex ranks #8 of 9 schools in Atlantic City, NJ.
School address
District: Atlantic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340096000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.8 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 340096000032 · Atlantic City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 10.9:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic City High School (1,731 students)
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.8 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic City
Atlantic City High School
1,731 students
- Sovereign Aven
Sovereign Avenue School
717 students
- Richmond Avenu 609
Richmond Avenue School
609 students
- Pennsylvania A 566
Pennsylvania Ave School
566 students
- New York Avenu 550
New York Avenue School
550 students
- This school 544
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
544 students
What this shows Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex compares
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 199% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 199% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$31,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
White 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlantic City School District reports $31,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sovereign Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Avenue School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennsylvania Ave School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New York Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Atlantic City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sovereign Avenue School
Standard public school
717 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Richmond Avenue School
Standard public school
609 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Pennsylvania Ave School
Standard public school
566 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
New York Avenue School
Standard public school
550 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Uptown School Complex
Standard public school
518 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Brighton Avenue School
Standard public school
302 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
How many students attend Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex has 544 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlantic City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 School Complex?
88.4% of students at Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex?
The largest demographic group at Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex is African American at 66.5% of enrollment, in Atlantic City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex 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 School Complex rank among schools in Atlantic City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex ranks #8 of 9 schools in Atlantic City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlantic City on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlantic City School District?
Besides Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex, Atlantic City School District also operates Atlantic City High School (1,731 students), Sovereign Avenue School (717 students), and Richmond Avenue School (609 students). See the Atlantic City School District district page for the complete list.