- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tuscaloosa, AL
Martin L King Jr Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martin L King Jr Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010336001271
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin L King Jr Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #9 of 13
- schools in Tuscaloosa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin L King Jr Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin L King Jr Elementary School ranks #9 of 13 schools in Tuscaloosa, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa City · Alabama
NCES ID 010336001271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Martin L King Jr Elementary School shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 010336001271 · Tuscaloosa, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 16.7:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge High School (1,153 students)
Martin L King Jr Elementary School shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Martin L King Jr Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,153 students
- Paul W Bryant
Paul W Bryant High School
1,134 students
- Central High S
Central High School
796 students
- Northridge Mid
Northridge Middle School
775 students
- Eastwood Middl
Eastwood Middle School
711 students
- This school
Martin L King Jr Elementary School
467 students
What this shows Martin L King Jr Elementary School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin L King Jr Elementary School compares
Martin L King Jr Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 36% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$14,227
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 0.6%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Martin L King Jr Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscaloosa City reports $14,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin L King Jr Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul W Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin L King Jr Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Tuscaloosa
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Southview Elementary School
Standard public school
644 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
The Alberta School of Performing Arts
Standard public school
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Verner Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Taylorville Primary School
Standard public school
578 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
University Place Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 16.3:1 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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin L King Jr Elementary School
How many students attend Martin L King Jr Elementary School?
Martin L King Jr Elementary School has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tuscaloosa, AL. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin L King Jr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin L King Jr Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin L King Jr Elementary School?
79.9% of students at Martin L King Jr Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin L King Jr Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Martin L King Jr Elementary School is African American at 88.4% of enrollment, in Tuscaloosa, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin L King Jr Elementary School?
Martin L King Jr Elementary School 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 Martin L King Jr Elementary School rank among schools in Tuscaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin L King Jr Elementary School ranks #9 of 13 schools in Tuscaloosa, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tuscaloosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscaloosa City?
Besides Martin L King Jr Elementary School, Tuscaloosa City also operates Northridge High School (1,153 students), Paul W Bryant High School (1,134 students), and Central High School (796 students). See the Tuscaloosa City district page for the complete list.