Enrollment
424
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Schenectady, New York, enrolling 424 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 939 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #199.
Its student body is led by Asian (29%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Schenectady City School District also operates Schenectady High School (2,885 students) and Oneida Middle School (657 students) alongside Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary 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 School Jr Elementary School compares
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,134
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schenectady City School District, which includes Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School.
$22,134
Per student
-16%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 58.9%
Federal 19.9%
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 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
- 2,885
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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