- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Antonio, TX
M L King Academy
Federal NCES profile for M L King Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483873010425Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M L King Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #35 of 58
- elementary schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
M L King Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M L King Academy ranks #35 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873010425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
M L King Academy shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 483873010425 · San Antonio, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
532 enr · 26.6:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
M L King Academy shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
M L King Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- Lanier H S
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- Brackenridge H
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- Highlands H S
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- This school 532
M L King Academy
532 students
What this shows M L King Academy reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How M L King Academy compares
M L King Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 81% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$13,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
African American 22.2%
Two or More 0.9%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, M L King Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M L King Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M L King Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about M L King Academy
How many students attend M L King Academy?
M L King Academy has 532 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M L King Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at M L King Academy is 26.6:1, which is 81% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at M L King Academy?
95.9% of students at M L King Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M L King Academy?
The largest demographic group at M L King Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M L King Academy?
M L King Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 M L King Academy rank among elementary schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, M L King Academy ranks #35 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in San Antonio Isd?
Besides M L King Academy, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Lanier H S (1,620 students), and Brackenridge H S (1,593 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.