- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040708000597
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #127 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center ranks #127 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) · Arizona
NCES ID 040708000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 040708000597 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 14.9:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View School (577 students)
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Sc
Valley View School
577 students
- Sunland Elemen
Sunland Elementary School
573 students
- Ed & Verma Pas
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
485 students
- Irene Lopez Sc
Irene Lopez School
483 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary School
475 students
- This school
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center
238 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center compares
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 79% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in Arizona - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.4%
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
$14,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.9%
African American 29.0%
Two or More 2.9%
White 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irene Lopez School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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Stetson Hills School
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Union Park School
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873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 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 (~238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center?
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center is 14.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 5% lower 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 Luther King Early Childhood Center?
86.6% of students at Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center?
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Luther King Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center ranks #127 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
Besides Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center, Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) also operates Valley View School (577 students), Sunland Elementary School (573 students), and Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School (485 students). See the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) district page for the complete list.