- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Asbury Park, NJ
Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340093003742
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Asbury Park · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Asbury Park, NJ.
School address
District: Asbury Park School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340093003742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 340093003742 · Asbury Park, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 6.1:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Thurgood Marshall Elementary School (443 students)
Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thurgood Marsh
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
443 students
- Asbury Park Hi
Asbury Park High School
379 students
- Bradley Elemen
Bradley Elementary School
345 students
- This school
Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School
195 students
What this shows Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School compares
Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 6.1:1 | ▼ 48% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 96% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 2% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$47,997
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 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
African American 47.7%
White 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Asbury Park School District reports $47,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asbury Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School?
Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School has 195 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Asbury Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School is 6.1:1, which is 48% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 61% 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 Upper Elementary School?
58.1% of students at Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School 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 Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Asbury Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School?
Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Asbury Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Asbury Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Asbury Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Asbury Park School District?
Besides Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School, Asbury Park School District also operates Thurgood Marshall Elementary School (443 students), Asbury Park High School (379 students), and Bradley Elementary School (345 students). See the Asbury Park School District district page for the complete list.