Enrollment
320
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 171848004405
Martin L King Elem School — Dixmoor, IL
Federal NCES profile for Martin L King Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: W Harvey-Dixmoor Psd 147 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin L King Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Martin L King Elem School reports 320 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 58.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding W Harvey-Dixmoor Psd 147 spends $22,211 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.5% from local sources (property taxes), 56.3% from the state, and 15.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Martin L King Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 40% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,211
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 320 Top 40% in Illinois — larger than 60% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171848004405
Student demographics
African American 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
Two or More 1.3%
White 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 55.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 58.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for W Harvey-Dixmoor Psd 147, which includes Martin L King Elem School.
$22,211
Per student
+11%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 56.3%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 31.9:1
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Martin L King Elem School
How many students attend Martin L King Elem School?
Martin L King Elem School has 320 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Dixmoor, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin L King Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin L King Elem School is 15.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin L King Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Martin L King Elem School is African American at 55.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dixmoor, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin L King Elem School?
Martin L King Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.