Enrollment
312
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 312 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 312 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 290 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (31%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Portland's public schools, it stands alongside Bonny Slope Elementary School (602 students): Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 17.7:1).
Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students) and Franklin High School (1,807 students) alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School.
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. School compares
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,429
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portland Sd 1j, which includes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School.
$18,429
Per student
+2%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 33.4%
Federal 9.2%
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. 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
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~312 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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