- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dixmoor, IL
Martin L King Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Martin L King Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171848004405
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin L King Elem School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dixmoor · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 320
- students enrolled
Martin L King Elem School has class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin L King Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dixmoor, IL.
School address
District: W Harvey-Dixmoor Psd 147 · Illinois
NCES ID 171848004405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Martin L King Elem School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 171848004405 · Dixmoor, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosa L Parks Middle School (320 students)
Martin L King Elem School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Martin L King Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Martin L King Elem School
320 students
- Rosa L Parks M
Rosa L Parks Middle School
320 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
174 students
What this shows Martin L King Elem School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin L King Elem School compares
Martin L King Elem School 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Illinois - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.1%
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.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Martin L King Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
How Martin L King Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa L Parks Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin L King Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Dixmoor
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~320 students)
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 an elementary school in Dixmoor, IL. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin L King Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin L King Elem School is 16.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Dixmoor, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin L King Elem School?
Martin L King Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin L King Elem School rank among public schools in Dixmoor?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin L King Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dixmoor, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in W Harvey-Dixmoor Psd 147?
Besides Martin L King Elem School, W Harvey-Dixmoor Psd 147 also operates Rosa L Parks Middle School (320 students) and Lincoln Elem School (174 students). See the W Harvey-Dixmoor Psd 147 district page for the complete list.