- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, OR
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411004000911
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #3 of 23
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School ranks #3 of 23 schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 411004000911 · Portland, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 13.6:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant High Sch
Grant High School
2,149 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,807 students
- Leodis V. Mcda
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
1,681 students
- Ida B. Wells-B
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
1,650 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,611 students
- This school 312
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
312 students
What this shows Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School compares
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 38% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 17% in Oregon - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$20,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 31.4%
White 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 18.1%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portland Sd 1j reports $20,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Portland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Faubion Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Richmond Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
William Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Park Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 20.6:1 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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is 13.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% 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?
72.8% of students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is African American at 31.4% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School ranks #3 of 23 schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School, Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students), Franklin High School (1,807 students), and Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School (1,681 students). See the Portland Sd 1j district page for the complete list.