- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Evanston, IL
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts
Federal NCES profile for Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171446001794
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Evanston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 421
- students enrolled
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts has class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Evanston, IL.
School address
District: Evanston Ccsd 65 · Illinois
NCES ID 171446001794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 171446001794 · Evanston, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 8.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Haven Middle School (660 students)
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haven Middle S
Haven Middle School
660 students
- Nichols Middle
Nichols Middle School
628 students
- Chute Middle S
Chute Middle School
598 students
- This school
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts
421 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
410 students
- Oakton Elem Sc
Oakton Elem School
379 students
What this shows Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts compares
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 42% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 3% in Illinois - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$29,769
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.8%
White 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 13.2%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Evanston Ccsd 65 reports $29,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nichols Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chute Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakton Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Evanston
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elem School
Standard public school
410 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Oakton Elem School
Standard public school
379 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Walker Elem School
Standard public school
364 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Willard Elem School
Standard public school
355 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
343 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Kingsley Elementary School
Standard public school
334 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts
How many students attend Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts?
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Evanston, IL. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts is 8.1:1, which is 42% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts?
The largest demographic group at Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts is African American at 38.8% of enrollment, in Evanston, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts?
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts rank among elementary schools in Evanston?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Evanston, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Evanston on the city page.
What other schools are in Evanston Ccsd 65?
Besides Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts, Evanston Ccsd 65 also operates Haven Middle School (660 students), Nichols Middle School (628 students), and Chute Middle School (598 students). See the Evanston Ccsd 65 district page for the complete list.