- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
M. L. King Elementary
Federal NCES profile for M. L. King Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291640003082
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M. L. King Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #46 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
M. L. King Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M. L. King Elementary ranks #46 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Kansas City 33 · Missouri
NCES ID 291640003082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+81 students YoY
M. L. King Elementary grew from 665 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+81 students YoY 291640003082 · Kansas City, MO Other · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 20.2:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,155 students)
M. L. King Elementary grew from 665 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
M. L. King Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,155 students
- Lincoln Colleg
Lincoln College Prep.
997 students
- This school
M. L. King Elementary
768 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
732 students
- Paseo Acad. of
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
669 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
607 students
What this shows M. L. King Elementary reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How M. L. King Elementary compares
M. L. King Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 58% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 768 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
White 5.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, M. L. King Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City 33 reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M. L. King Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln College Prep. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M. L. King Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about M. L. King Elementary
How many students attend M. L. King Elementary?
M. L. King Elementary has 768 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), up 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M. L. King Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at M. L. King Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 58% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at M. L. King Elementary?
99.5% of students at M. L. King Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M. L. King Elementary?
The largest demographic group at M. L. King Elementary is African American at 66.1% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M. L. King Elementary?
M. L. King Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 M. L. King Elementary rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, M. L. King Elementary ranks #46 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City 33?
Besides M. L. King Elementary, Kansas City 33 also operates East High School (1,155 students), Lincoln College Prep. (997 students), and Northeast High (732 students). See the Kansas City 33 district page for the complete list.