Enrollment
320
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin L King Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin L King Elem School
Martin L King Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dixmoor, Illinois, enrolling 320 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Illinois schools and 20% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dixmoor's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rosa L Parks Middle School (320 students): Martin L King Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 32:1).
W Harvey-Dixmoor Psd 147 also operates Rosa L Parks Middle School (320 students) and Lincoln Elem School (174 students) alongside Martin L King Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Martin L King Elem School compares
Martin L King Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Funding equity
$19,746
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for W Harvey-Dixmoor Psd 147, which includes Martin L King Elem School.
$19,746
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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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 an 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 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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dixmoor on the city page.
Is Martin L King Elem School a good school?
Martin L King Elem School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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