- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Youngstown, OH
M L King Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for M L King Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390451602080
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M L King Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 307
- students enrolled
M L King Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M L King Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Youngstown City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451602080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
M L King Elementary School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 390451602080 · Youngstown, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (612 students)
M L King Elementary School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
M L King Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
612 students
- Chaney High
Chaney High
536 students
- Rayen Early Co
Rayen Early College Middle School
370 students
- Volney Rogers
Volney Rogers School
326 students
- Harding Elemen
Harding Elementary School
324 students
- This school
M L King Elementary School
307 students
What this shows M L King Elementary School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How M L King Elementary School compares
M L King Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Ohio - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
76.5%
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
$24,791
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%
African American 33.6%
White 6.5%
Two or More 6.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, M L King Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Youngstown City reports $24,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M L King Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaney High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rayen Early College Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Volney Rogers School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harding Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M L King Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Youngstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Austintown Elementary School
Standard public school
996 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
E J Blott Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 13:1 students per teacher
Volney Rogers School
Standard public school
326 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Harding Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 12:1 students per teacher
Paul C Bunn Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Taft Elementary School
Standard public school
274 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about M L King Elementary School
How many students attend M L King Elementary School?
M L King Elementary School has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Youngstown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M L King Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at M L King Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% 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 M L King Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at M L King Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M L King Elementary School?
M L King Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 School rank among schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, M L King Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Youngstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Youngstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Youngstown City?
Besides M L King Elementary School, Youngstown City also operates East High School (612 students), Chaney High (536 students), and Rayen Early College Middle School (370 students). See the Youngstown City district page for the complete list.