- Enrollment
- 2,885
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schenectady, NY
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362601003584
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Schenectady City School District · New York
NCES ID 362601003584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 362601003584 · Schenectady, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 12.1:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Schenectady High School (2,885 students)
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schenectady Hi
Schenectady High School
2,885 students
- Oneida Middle 657
Oneida Middle School
657 students
- Central Park M 600
Central Park Middle School
600 students
- Mont Pleasant 569
Mont Pleasant Middle School
569 students
- Woodlawn Eleme 502
Woodlawn Elementary School
502 students
- This school 424
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
424 students
What this shows Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School compares
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.4%
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
$25,644
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 28.8%
African American 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 9.9%
White 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: Asian at 28.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.7, Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Schenectady City School District reports $25,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oneida Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mont Pleasant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
How many students attend Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School?
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schenectady, NY. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School?
78.9% of students at Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School is Asian at 28.8% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School?
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 School Jr Elementary School rank among schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Schenectady, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Schenectady on the city page.
What other schools are in Schenectady City School District?
Besides Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School, Schenectady City School District also operates Schenectady High School (2,885 students), Oneida Middle School (657 students), and Central Park Middle School (600 students). See the Schenectady City School District district page for the complete list.